Imperial County · Court filing
Court Filing in Imperial County
Superior Court of California, County of Imperial · court details checked Oct 29, 2026
Valpro Attorney Services files at the Superior Court of California, County of Imperial in person and by eFiling, then returns the endorsed copies to you. Civil filings go to the El Centro Courthouse, 939 West Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243. Attorneys must e-file in civil, family law, probate, small claims and adoption cases (Local Rule 2.18, since January 1, 2022); self-represented parties are exempt but encouraged to e-file (checked Oct 29, 2026).
- Court locations
- 3
- E-filing
- Required for attorneys in listed case types
- County seat
- El Centro
Imperial County court quick facts
Superior Court of California, County of Imperial
- Court website
- imperial.courts.ca.gov
- Local rules
- Local rules of court
- Self-help
- Self-help center
- Small claims
- Small claims page
Court research checked Oct 29, 2026. Rules and hours change; check the court's site before you file.
What we file for you
- In-person filing at the courthouse counter
- eFiling at California superior courts
- Endorsed copies back to you
- Courthouse and e-filing facts for every county, with the date we checked them
Imperial County courthouses by case type
The Superior Court of California, County of Imperial has three locations. Civil, small claims and eviction locations come first, each with the case types it takes and the clerk hours the court publishes.
- Civil · Small claims · Unlawful detainer · Family · Probate · Restraining orders · Traffic · Juvenile · Appeals8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Mon-Fri(760) 482-2200Open in Maps
El Centro Courthouse
939 West Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243 - Small claims · Traffic8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Tue-Thu; closed 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; closed Mondays and Fridays(760) 336-3500Open in Maps
Winterhaven Court
2124 Winterhaven Dr., Winterhaven, CA 92283 - Criminal8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Mon-Fri(760) 482-2245Open in Maps
El Centro Criminal Courthouse (Wake Courthouse)
650 Wake Ave, El Centro, CA 92243
Required for attorneys in listed case types
Attorneys must e-file in civil, family law, probate, small claims and adoption cases (Local Rule 2.18, since January 1, 2022); self-represented parties are exempt but encouraged to e-file
Imperial County e-filing rulesApproved e-filing providersChecked Oct 29, 2026El Centro Courthouse, 939 West Main Street, El Centro (Small Claim Info (760) 482-2238, Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) or Winterhaven Court, 2124 Winterhaven Drive (Tue-Thu) per Local Rule 2.7(c). A referee hears small claims at designated times at both courthouses (Local Rule 2.3(e)). Appeals are filed at the court where the case was heard (Local Rule 3.9.2).
Small claims on the court's siteImperial County Sheriff's Office, Civil Division
328 Applestill Road, El Centro, CA 92243 (mail: P.O. Box 1040, El Centro, CA 92244)
(442) 265-2011
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Mon-Fri
Sheriff civil pageChecked Oct 29, 2026Source: Superior Court of California, County of Imperial (imperial.courts.ca.gov), checked Oct 29, 2026.
How a court filing request works
Send it once with the documents attached. Every update comes to your email.
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Send the request
Upload up to 5 PDFs, add the details and choose Rush or Standard.
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We review it
During business hours, Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. You get a confirmation email from our team.
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The work starts
On the Rush or Standard timeline. Remote areas are subject to different timelines.
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Proof comes back
Endorsed copies come back to you. Every update comes to your email thread.
Filing in Imperial County? Attach up to 5 PDFs to one Service Request.
Other services in Imperial County
- Process servers in Imperial County Summons, Subpoena and all other legal documents for service on individuals or business.
- Document retrieval Court records and documents pulled and delivered by messenger.
- Skip tracing Finding a current address when the one you have no longer works, plus records research.
- Secretary of State filings Business filings and document requests at the California Secretary of State, plus UCC filings, tax liens, and apostille and authentication.
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Imperial County court filing questions
Not listed here? Call 855-582-5776 during business hours, Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
This is general information, not legal advice. Rules change; check the court's site or ask an attorney about your case.
Where do I file a civil case in Imperial County?
At the El Centro Courthouse, 939 West Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243, part of the Superior Court of California, County of Imperial. Checked Oct 29, 2026; confirm on the court's site before you go.
Is e-filing required in Imperial County?
Attorneys must e-file in civil, family law, probate, small claims and adoption cases (Local Rule 2.18, since January 1, 2022); self-represented parties are exempt but encouraged to e-file (checked Oct 29, 2026). The court's e-filing page has the case types and exceptions. Valpro Attorney Services offers both in-person filing and eFiling.
What do I send for a court filing?
The documents, the court and case number, and any deadline. Choose Court Filing on the Service Request and upload the documents.
Do you file in person or by eFiling?
Both. We offer in-person court filing and eFiling at California superior courts, with endorsed copies back to you.
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