San Joaquin County · Process serving
Process Server in Manteca, CA
San Joaquin County, California
Valpro Attorney Services serves papers in Manteca, a city in San Joaquin County, about 58.5 miles in a straight line from our Sacramento office. Cases from Manteca go to the Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin. Send a Service Request with your documents, choose Rush or Standard, and get every update by email.
- County
- San Joaquin County
- Population, 2020
- 83,498
- ZIP Code areas
- 2
- From our office
- 58.5 mi, straight line
Manteca at a glance
Manteca facts
- County
- San Joaquin County
- County seat
- Stockton
- Place type
- City
- Population
- 83,498 (2020 Census)
- ZIP Code areas
- 95337, 95336
- From our office
- About 58.5 mi, straight line
- Superior court
- Superior Court, County of San Joaquin
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 Manteca?
- 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 Manteca cases?
Manteca cases are heard by the Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin. Three of its five locations take civil, small claims or eviction cases. One of them is the Manteca Branch.
- Unlawful detainer · Criminal · TrafficClerk's office Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; drop box Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.(209) 239-1316Open in Maps
Manteca Branch
315 E. Center Street, Manteca, CA 95336 - Civil · Unlawful detainer · Family · Criminal · Traffic · Juvenile · AppealsClerk's offices and phone support 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., excluding holidays (court hours page, checked 2026-10-29); temporary 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. schedule ran Sept 7-Oct 30, 2026(209) 992-5555Open in Maps
Stockton Courthouse
180 E. Weber Avenue, Stockton, CA 95202 - Civil · Small claims · Probate · CriminalClerk's office Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; drop box Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.(209) 992-5522Open in Maps
Lodi Courthouse - Department L-1
217 W. Elm Street (2nd Floor), Lodi, CA 95240
Lodi Courthouse, Department L-1, 217 W. Elm Street (2nd floor), Lodi; the court's small claims page lists only the Lodi location (checked 2026-10-29)
Small claims on the court's siteSan Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, Civil Division
400 E. Main St., Ste. 760, Stockton, CA 95202 (moved effective 8/4/2025)
(209) 468-4400
Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., excluding holidays; after-hours drop box in the 1st floor lobby. Service attempts 8 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays.
Sheriff civil pageChecked Oct 26, 2026Source: Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin (sjcourts.org), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Which other services help Manteca cases?
- Court filing in San Joaquin 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 Manteca do we serve?
Straight-line distance from Manteca.
What AB 747 requires for service in Manteca 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.
Manteca 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 Manteca?
The Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin. The Manteca Branch is in Manteca, at 315 E. Center Street, Manteca, CA 95336. Courthouse details checked Oct 26, 2026.
How far is Manteca from the Valpro Attorney Services office?
About 58.5 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 Manteca?
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 San Joaquin County case?
E-filing is optional at the Superior Court of California, County of San Joaquin (checked Oct 26, 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
Reply to your confirmation email, or email Service@
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