Mendocino County · Process serving

Process Server in Manchester, CA

Mendocino County, California

Valpro Attorney Services serves papers in Manchester, a census-designated place in Mendocino County, about 120.8 miles in a straight line from our Sacramento office. Cases from Manchester go to the Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino. Send a Service Request with your documents, choose Rush or Standard, and get every update by email.

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How soon?

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).

County
Mendocino County
Population, 2020
159
ZIP Code areas
1
From our office
120.8 mi, straight line

Manchester at a glance

Manchester facts

County seat
Ukiah
Place type
Census-designated place
Population
159 (2020 Census)
ZIP Code area
95459
From our office
About 120.8 mi, straight line
Superior court
Superior Court, County of Mendocino

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 Manchester?

  • 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 Manchester cases?

Manchester cases are heard by the Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino. All two of its locations take civil, small claims or eviction cases.

  • Ukiah - Mendocino County Courthouse

    100 North State Street, Ukiah, CA 95482
    Civil · Small claims · Unlawful detainer · Family · Child support · Probate · Restraining orders · Criminal · Traffic · Juvenile · Mental health · AppealsPublic counter and phones 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Mon-Fri(707) 468-2003Open in Maps
  • Fort Bragg - Ten Mile Branch

    700 South Franklin Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437
    Civil · Small claims · Family · Probate · Restraining orders · Criminal · TrafficPublic counter and phones 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00-3:30 p.m., Mon-Fri(707) 468-2003Open in Maps
E-filing

Required for attorneys in listed case types

Everyone except self-represented parties must e-file in civil, eviction, family, probate and most other cases (Local Rule 1.8)

Mendocino County e-filing rulesApproved e-filing providersChecked Oct 28, 2026
Small claims

Small Claims clerk at the Mendocino County Courthouse, 100 North State Street, Room 107, Ukiah (8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) or the Ten Mile Branch, 700 South Franklin Street, Fort Bragg (8:30 a.m.-noon, 1:00-3:30 p.m.); phone (707) 463-4660 per the Small Claims page.

Small claims on the court's site
Sheriff civil unit

Mendocino County Sheriff's Office, Civil Division
951 Low Gap Road, Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-4419

Mon-Thu 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., closed Fridays

Sheriff civil pageChecked Oct 29, 2026

Source: Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino (mendocino.courts.ca.gov), checked Oct 28, 2026.

What AB 747 requires for service in Manchester 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.

How AB 747 works for service
  1. 3
    Attempts before substituted serviceOn 3 different days, at 3 different times. CCP § 415.20(b)(2)
  2. A stamped photo of each attemptAutomatic date, time and GPS. CCP § 417.10
  3. Registration number on the proofFor registered process servers

Source: AB 747, Ch. 563, Stats. 2025 · checked Oct 26, 2026. General information, not legal advice.

Manchester 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 Manchester?

The Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino. Its courthouses for civil, small claims and eviction cases are listed below. Courthouse details checked Oct 28, 2026.

How far is Manchester from the Valpro Attorney Services office?

About 120.8 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 Manchester?

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 Mendocino County case?

Everyone except self-represented parties must e-file in civil, eviction, family, probate and most other cases (Local Rule 1.8) (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.

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