Contra Costa County · Process serving
Process Server in Clayton, CA
Contra Costa County, California
Valpro Attorney Services serves papers in Clayton, a city in Contra Costa County, about 52.1 miles in a straight line from our Sacramento office. Cases from Clayton go to the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa. Send a Service Request with your documents, choose Rush or Standard, and get every update by email.
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Population, 2020
- 11,070
- ZIP Code areas
- 1
- From our office
- 52.1 mi, straight line
Clayton at a glance
Clayton facts
- County
- Contra Costa County
- County seat
- Martinez
- Place type
- City
- Population
- 11,070 (2020 Census)
- ZIP Code area
- 94517
- From our office
- About 52.1 mi, straight line
- Superior court
- Superior Court, County of Contra Costa
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau 2020 (population, ZIP Code areas, center point). Distance is a straight line from 1520 W El Camino Ave #125, Sacramento, CA 95833, not driving distance.
How fast can Valpro Attorney Services serve papers in Clayton?
- Standard
Requests are received and processed within 1–2 business days. Once the server receives the request, the first attempt will be made within 48–72 hours (remote areas are subject to different timelines).
- Rush
Requests are processed the same day or within 24 hours (depending on the time of receipt). Service will be attempted the same day or within 24 hours (remote areas are subject to different timelines).
We make no guarantees for service.
Which court hears Clayton cases?
Clayton cases are heard by the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa. Three of its seven locations take civil, small claims or eviction cases.
- Civil · Small claims · Unlawful detainer · Probate · Restraining orders · Criminal · AppealsClerk windows 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Mon-Fri; phones answered 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; drop box 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (deemed filed same day)(925) 608-1000Open in Maps
Wakefield Taylor Courthouse
725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553 - Civil · Small claims · Unlawful detainer · Restraining orders · Criminal · TrafficIn person 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; phones answered 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Mon-Fri(925) 608-1000Open in Maps
George D. Carroll Courthouse
100 – 37th Street, Richmond, CA 94805 - Small claims · Unlawful detainer · Restraining orders · Criminal · TrafficFiling clerk windows 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Mon-Fri; phones answered 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.(925) 608-1000Open in Maps
Richard E. Arnason Justice Center
1000 Center Drive, Pittsburg, CA 94565
Required for attorneys in listed case types
Attorneys must e-file in limited, unlimited and complex civil, family law, probate, small claims, unlawful detainer and appeals cases (Local Rule 2.87); self-represented parties may e-file but don't have to
Contra Costa County e-filing rulesApproved e-filing providersChecked Oct 28, 2026Filed and heard in the courthouse serving the city where the dispute started: Wakefield Taylor Courthouse (Martinez), Richard E. Arnason Justice Center (Pittsburg) or George D. Carroll Courthouse (Richmond); see the Where to File ZIP table
Small claims on the court's siteSource: Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa (contracosta.courts.ca.gov), checked Oct 28, 2026.
Which other services help Clayton cases?
- Court filing in Contra Costa County In-person court filing and eFiling at California superior courts, with endorsed copies back to you.
- 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.
Which places near Clayton do we serve?
Straight-line distance from Clayton.
What AB 747 requires for service in Clayton from 2027
Starting January 1, 2027, AB 747, the SPARE Act, sets new rules for service across California. Before substituted service, 3 good-faith attempts at personal delivery, on 3 different days at 3 different times, show reasonable diligence, and each attempt is photographed with an automatic date, time and GPS stamp.
- 3Attempts before substituted serviceOn 3 different days, at 3 different times. CCP § 415.20(b)(2)
- A stamped photo of each attemptAutomatic date, time and GPS. CCP § 417.10
- Registration number on the proofFor registered process servers
Source: AB 747, Ch. 563, Stats. 2025 · checked Oct 26, 2026. General information, not legal advice.
Clayton process server questions
Not listed here? Call 855-582-5776 during business hours, Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Which superior court covers Clayton?
The Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa. Its courthouses for civil, small claims and eviction cases are listed below. Courthouse details checked Oct 28, 2026.
How far is Clayton from the Valpro Attorney Services office?
About 52.1 miles in a straight line from our office at 1520 W El Camino Ave #125, Sacramento, CA 95833. You send the Service Request online, so the distance doesn't change how you start.
How long does service take in Clayton?
Standard: Requests are received and processed within 1–2 business days. Once the server receives the request, the first attempt will be made within 48–72 hours (remote areas are subject to different timelines). Rush: Requests are processed the same day or within 24 hours (depending on the time of receipt). Service will be attempted the same day or within 24 hours (remote areas are subject to different timelines).
Can I e-file a Contra Costa County case?
Attorneys must e-file in limited, unlimited and complex civil, family law, probate, small claims, unlawful detainer and appeals cases (Local Rule 2.87); self-represented parties may e-file but don't have to (checked Oct 28, 2026). Valpro Attorney Services offers in-person court filing and eFiling; choose Court Filing on the Service Request.
What do I need to send?
The documents, the name of the person or business to serve, the full street address with any unit number, and a Letter of Instruction with the best times to find them.
Ready when you are.
Three ways to start, all handled by the same Sacramento office.
Send the documents
Upload up to 5 PDFs, choose Rush or Standard and add who to serve.
Start a Service RequestCall the office
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. For anything due today, call first.
Call 855-582-5776Ask about a request
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