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Contra Costa — Court Records – Mail Request

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2026-09-26
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2026-09-27

Contra Costa — Court Records – Mail Request

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MAIL REQUEST FOR COURT RECORDS Case #: ___________________ Case Name: ________________________________________________ (John V. Doe v Jane S. Doe) (John Doe v You Name it Blank) Case Type: CIVIL ___ FAMILY ___ PROBATE ___ Requested by: ______________________________________________ Phone #: ______________________ Agency: ____________________ DOCUMENT(S) REQUESTED:





You may also view OPEN ACCESS on the Court’s website www.cc-courts.org, which may help you determine the name of a document you need. **If case type is confidential, only parties to the case have access. A notarized copy of your DL/ID is required. FEE SCHEDULE

1. A $15.00 file/name search fee per case
Pursuant to Government Code Section 70267
2. A $15.00 estate search fee per case
Pursuant to Government Code Section 70661
3. $.50 per page for copies
4. An additional $40.00 per document for Certification
5. Certified Final Judgment $15.00 (Dissolution only)
6. Exemplification/Authentication of documents - $50.00 + $.50 per page


Mail Request for Court Records REC – 01, Rev. 4/3/23

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With each request, please include:

  1. A check or money order sufficient to cover costs or a “Not to Exceed” check with a set specific amount to process your request. (A register receipt will be returned to you). Checks should be made payable to Contra Costa County Clerk of the Court.

  2. A self- addressed stamped envelope in a size sufficient to accommodate your request.

    Mail to: Contra Costa County Superior Court P. O. Box 911 Martinez, CA 94553 Attn: Court Records

    OR

    Place in Red Drop Box located in the Lobby 1111 Ward Street Martinez, CA 94553

Mail Request for Court Records REC – 01, Rev. 4/3/23

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