By-Pass The Long Wait Lines
CONFIDENTIALITY IS CRUCIAL. ALL DOCUMENTS TRANSMITTED ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL.
Many of California court do not offer fax filing or e-filing which leads to log wait lines at the courthouse. Don't waste your day at the courthouse, let us file your documents for you. Fast, easy and convenient. File from the comport of your desk. We certify that your document filed is the full and unaltered fax-produced document.
How to submit Documents For Filing
Documents may be submitted online, email, fax, mail or personal delivery to our office.
- Online (PDF Format)
- Email (PDF Format) copies to file@preparedlegal.com
- Fax to (833) 750-7737
- Mail/Personal Delivery at 180 Promenade Circle, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95834
PAYING COURT FILING FEES
CALCULATING FILING FEES:
Sacramento County Fee Schedule https://www.saccourt.ca.gov/fees/docs/fee-schedule.pdf
CREDIT CARD:
To pay your fee via credit card, you may complete the Credit Card Authorization Form. All fields of this form must be completed, with an original signature and the form must be submitted with your filing. The court does not charge an extra processing fee for using a credit card authorization form.
William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse (FAMILY LAW & PROBATE DEPARTMENT*)
*NOTE: Probate Department REQUIRES photo identification card of CREDIT CARD HOLDER.
| FL-E/LP-627 Credit Card Authorization (William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse) |
Gordon D. Schaber Sacramento County Courthouse (CIVIL & DEPARTMENTS 54/53)
| CV/E-201 Credit Card Authorization Form (Civil) |
Carol Miller Justice Center (TRAFFIC)
| TRL_I-13 - Credit Card Authorization Form (Traffic).pdf |
CHECK/MONEY ORDER:
Court’s filing fee should be made payable to “Sacramento Superior Court” and write your docket number and name clearly on the payment.
Checks can be mailed along with your documentation to: 180 Promenade Circle, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95834
or
Dropped off along with your documentation - must be approved in advance - Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, except major Holidays. Call for details (916) 750-0073.
Checks can be mailed along with your documentation to: 180 Promenade Circle, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95834
or
Dropped off along with your documentation - must be approved in advance - Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, except major Holidays. Call for details (916) 750-0073.
ALL COURT FILING FEES ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE COURT.
An additional $10 Convenience Fee for advancement of Filing Fees. Filing Fee advancement is subject to approval.
An additional $10 Convenience Fee for advancement of Filing Fees. Filing Fee advancement is subject to approval.
How to obtain a court fee waiver
COURT FEE WAIVER: If you qualify for a fee wavier, submit the Request to Waive Court Fees, the Order on Court Fee Waiver (Superior Court) and any supporting documentation (i.e. Medi-Cal Card) to request that the following court fees and costs be waived with your transmission. If the court does not approve the fee waiver your documents will not be filed.
Download the Court Fee Wavier Forms
| FW001 - Request to Waive Court Fees.pdf |
| FW003 - Order on Court Fee Waiver (Superior Court).pdf |
PAYING FOR FILING or Retrieval Services
Payment for service is due in advance.
Methods of Payments accepted:
- Cash
- Checks: Made Payable to Prepared Legal Corp.
- Venmo: www.venmo.com/PreparedLegal
- Zelle: Send to info@preparedlegal.com
- Apple Cash: Send to info@preparedlegal.com
- Credit Card*, *3% Credit Card Convenience Fee
DOCUMENT FILING PROCESS
Once document(s) and payment are received, we will:
- Prepare: The document(s) will be printed, assembled and annotated to ensure compliance with the rules in division 2, chapter 1 of the California Rules of Court and any other requirements for filing with the court;
- Physically Transported: Document(s) will be personally transported to the court;
- Filing: The document(s) will be presented to the court clerk for filing along with any applicable filing fee*; and (*$10 Convenience Fee for advanced filing fees and subject to approval)
- Return: Courtesy Endorsed [Conforming Copies] will be returned via email/fax. Return of hard copies is available by first-class mailing upon request.
DOCUMENT retrieval process
Once the request and payment are received, we will:
- Court File Request: Depending on the year of case, an order requesting the case file from the court's off-site facility must be made in advance. Please provide the case name, case number and the records that are needed. This cased stored off-site require additional 7-10 business days for delivery to the courthouse for retrieval;
- Retrieve File: Retrieve and inspect case file for requested documents;
- Return: Copies of requested documents will be returned via email/fax. Return of hard copies is available by first-class mailing upon request.
Requests made after the Submission Deadline are not guaranteed.
Fax Filing/Court-Runner Filing/Courtesy Copy Delivery Service
SACRAMENTO SUPERIOR COURTS
DROP BOX FILINGS |
WINDOW FILING |
RUSH DROP BOX FILINGS |
RUSH WINDOW FILING |
25 |
45 |
75 |
95 |
Per Case |
Per Case |
Per Case |
Per Case |
Document(s) deposited in Court Drop Box |
Document(s) presented to Court Clerk at the counter |
Document(s) deposited in Court Drop Box |
Document(s) presented to Court Clerk at the counter |
From 1 - 15 Pages |
From 1 - 15 Page |
From 1 - 15 Pages |
From 1 - 15 Pages |
Routine (3-4 Business Days) |
Routine (3-4 Business Days) |
Rush (Next Business Day) |
Rush (Next Business Day) |
Includes 1 Conforming Copy |
Includes 1 Conforming Copy |
Includes 1 Conforming Copy |
Includes 1 Conforming Copy |
Submission Deadline 4:00 p.m. |
Submission Deadline 4:00 p.m. |
Submission Deadline 10:00 a.m. |
Submission Deadline 10:00 a.m. |
ITEM |
PRICE |
Routine Filing Service (3-4 business days) |
DROP BOX |
WINDOW |
1 – 15 pages |
$25.00 total |
$45.00 total |
16 – 25 pages |
$40.00 total |
$60.00 total |
26 – 50 pages |
$55.00 total |
$75.00 total |
51 – 75 pages |
$70.00 total |
$90.00 total |
76 – 100 pages |
$95.00 total |
$130.00 total |
101 plus* |
Call for Pricing |
Call for Pricing |
Filing Service Add-ons (Fees in addition to Routine Service Fees) |
DROP BOX |
WINDOW |
Courtesy Copy (Department/By Mail) |
+$20.00 |
+$20.00 |
Civil Jury & Trial Related Fees (Actual Costs + $10 Convenience Fee) |
+Varies |
+Varies |
Rush Service (Next Business Day Filing) (Submission Deadline 10:00 a.m.) |
+$50.00 |
+$50.00 |
Same Day Service (Submission Deadline 10:00 a.m.) |
+$100.00 |
+$100.00 |
YOLO SUPERIOR COURT
DROP BOX FILINGS |
WINDOW FILING |
RUSH DROP BOX FILINGS |
RUSH WINDOW FILING |
90 |
100 |
165 |
175 |
Per Case |
Per Case |
Per Case |
Per Case |
Document(s) deposited in Court Drop Box |
Document(s) presented to Court Clerk at the counter |
Document(s) deposited in Court Drop Box |
Document(s) presented to Court Clerk at the counter |
From 1 - 15 Pages |
From 1 - 15 Page |
From 1 - 15 Pages |
From 1 - 15 Pages |
Routine (3-4 Business Days) |
Routine (3-4 Business Days) |
Rush Next Business Day) |
Rush (Next Business Day) |
Includes 1 Conforming Copy |
Includes 1 Conforming Copy |
Includes 1 Conforming Copy |
Includes 1 Conforming Copy |
Submission Deadline 4:00 p.m. |
Submission Deadline 4:00 p.m. |
Submission Deadline 10:00 a.m. |
Submission Deadline 10:00 a.m. |
Routine Filing Service (3-4 business days) |
DROP BOX |
WINDOW |
1 – 15 pages |
$90.00 total |
$100.00 total |
16 – 25 pages |
$105.00 total |
$115.00 total |
26 – 50 pages |
$135.00 total |
$145.00 total |
51 – 75 pages |
$180.00 total |
$190.00 total |
76 – 100 pages |
$205.00 total |
$215.00 total |
101 plus* |
Call for Pricing |
Call for Pricing |
Filing Service Add-ons (Fees in addition to Routine Service Fees) |
DROP BOX |
WINDOW |
Courtesy Copies (Department/By Mail) |
+$20.00 |
+$20.00 |
Rush Service (Next Business Day Filing) (Submission Deadline 10:00 a.m.) |
+$75.00 |
+$75.00 |
Same Day Service (Submission Deadline 10:00 a.m.) |
+$125.00 |
+$125.00 |
PLACER SUPERIOR COURTS
We are currently only servicing the Hon. Howard G. Gibson Courthouse
(10820 Justice Center Dr.,Roseville, CA)
DROP BOX FILINGS |
WINDOW FILING |
RUSH DROP BOX FILINGS |
RUSH WINDOW FILING |
90 |
100 |
165 |
175 |
Per Case |
Per Case |
Per Case |
Per Case |
Document(s) deposited in Court Drop Box |
Document(s) presented to Court Clerk at the counter |
Document(s) deposited in Court Drop Box |
Document(s) presented to Court Clerk at the counter |
From 1 - 15 Pages |
From 1 - 15 Page |
From 1 - 15 Pages |
From 1 - 15 Pages |
Routine (3-4 Business Days) |
Routine (3-4 Business Days) |
Rush (Next Business Day) |
Rush (Next Business Day) |
Includes 1 Conforming Copy |
Includes 1 Conforming Copy |
Includes 1 Conforming Copy |
Includes 1 Conforming Copy |
Submission Deadline 4:00 p.m. |
Submission Deadline 4:00 p.m. |
Submission Deadline 10:00 a.m. |
Submission Deadline 10:00 a.m. |
ITEM |
PRICE |
Routine Filing Service (3-4 business days) |
DROP BOX |
WINDOW |
1 – 15 pages |
$90.00 total |
$100.00 total |
16 – 25 pages |
$105.00 total |
$115.00 total |
26 – 50 pages |
$135.00 total |
$145.00 total |
51 – 75 pages |
$180.00 total |
$190.00 total |
76 – 100 pages |
$205.00 total |
$215.00 total |
101 plus* |
Call for Pricing |
Call for Pricing |
Filing Service Add-ons (Fees in addition to Routine Service Fees) |
DROP BOX |
WINDOW |
Courtesy Copies (Department/By Mail) |
+$20.00 |
+$20.00 |
Rush Service (Next Business Day Filing) (Submission Deadline 10:00 a.m.) |
+$75.00 |
+$75.00 |
Same Day Service (Submission Deadline 10:00 a.m.) |
+$125.00 |
+$125.00 |
*Courier court filings in California that are greater than 105 pages will incur a special handling fee. We’ll always call you to agree a course of action when special handling fees apply.
Court Document/Record Retrieval Service
Retrieval turnaround varies depending file availability. Records stored at the court's offsite facility require additional 7-10 business days for delivery to the courthouse. Please provide the case name, case number and the records that are needed.
SACRAMENTO SUPERIOR COURTS
Service |
Fees |
Document Retrieval (Routine: 3-4 Business Days) (Includes up to 5 pages) |
$75.00 + Standard Copy Fee |
Standard Copy Fee |
$0.50 per page |
Certified Copies |
+$25.00 + Standard Copy Fee |
Certified Judgment |
+$15.00 + Standard Copy Fee |
Exemplified Copies |
+$50.00 + Standard Copy Fee |
Records Search |
+$10.00 if a case number is not provided |
Rush Service (Next Business Day Retrieval) (Submission Deadline 10:00 a.m.) |
+$50.00 + Case Retrieval Fee |
Same Day Service (Submission Deadline 10:00 a.m.) |
+$100.00 + Case Retrieval Fee |
Additional trips |
+$50.00 + Case Retrieval Fee |
Court File Request (Routine: 3-4 Business Days) |
$50.00 |
YOLO superior court
Service |
Fees |
Document Retrieval (Routine: 3-4 Business Days) (Includes up to 5 pages) |
$100.00 + Standard Copy Fee |
Standard Copy Fee |
$0.50 per page |
Certified Copies |
+$25.00 + Standard Copy Fee |
Certified Judgment |
+$15.00 + Standard Copy Fee |
Exemplified Copies |
+$50.00 + Standard Copy Fee |
Records Search |
+$10.00 if a case number is not provided |
Rush Service (2 Business Day Retrieval) (Submission Deadline 10:00 a.m.) |
+$100.00 + Case Retrieval Fee |
Same Day Service (Submission Deadline 10:00 a.m.) |
+$125.00 + Case Retrieval Fee |
Additional trips |
+$75.00 + Case Retrieval Fee |
PLACER SUPERIOR COURTS
Service |
Fees |
Document Retrieval (Routine: 3-4 Business Days) (Includes up to 5 pages) |
$100.00 + Standard Copy Fee |
Standard Copy Fee |
$0.50 per page |
Certified Copies |
+$25.00 + Standard Copy Fee |
Certified Judgment |
+$15.00 + Standard Copy Fee |
Exemplified Copies |
+$50.00 + Standard Copy Fee |
Records Search |
+$10.00 if a case number is not provided |
Rush Service (2 Business Day Retrieval) (Submission Deadline 10:00 a.m.) |
+$100.00 + Case Retrieval Fee |
Same Day Service (Submission Deadline 10:00 a.m.) |
+$125.00 + Case Retrieval Fee |
Additional trips |
+$50.00 + Case Retrieval Fee |
Apostille and Certifications
Document(s) are physically transported and presented to the California Secretary of State Sacramento Office then returned via USPS First Class Mail.
For one certification to the authenticity of the signature of the official
$125 Routine (3-4 Business Days)
$200 Rush (Next Business Day)
$250 Rush (Same Business Day)
Additional $50 fee for each additional authentication certificate for each different public signature to be authenticated (per apostille).
$125 Routine (3-4 Business Days)
$200 Rush (Next Business Day)
$250 Rush (Same Business Day)
Additional $50 fee for each additional authentication certificate for each different public signature to be authenticated (per apostille).
