Filing information for the San Diego Superior Court – Central Courthouse. Get your California divorce documents ready in minutes. Not a law firm.
Start My California DivorceAddress
1100 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101
Phone
(619) 450-7400
Filing Hours
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Website
www.sdcourt.ca.govFiling Fee
$435–$450
Waiting Period
6 months from service or appearance
Court Type
Superior Court
Prepare your PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and all supporting forms. DivorceReady.online generates state-specific documents for you.
Make at least 2 copies of all documents — one for the court, one for your spouse, and one for your records.
Bring your completed packet to the San Diego County clerk's office (San Diego Superior Court – Central Courthouse) during filing hours.
Pay the filing fee. The San Diego County filing fee is listed below. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver application.
The court will assign a case number and schedule. If your spouse signs a waiver, no formal service is required.
After the mandatory 6 months from service or appearance waiting period, submit your final decree for the judge's signature.
DivorceReady.online prepares the core California divorce documents commonly needed for an uncontested filing in San Diego County. Local add-on forms or court-specific coversheets can vary by county:
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Summons / Form FL-110
MARITAL SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
JUDGMENT OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
California uses 'Petitioner' and 'Respondent' (not Plaintiff/Defendant). Additional state-specific forms may be required depending on your case.
Petitioner has been a resident of the State of California for at least 6 months and of this county for at least 3 months immediately preceding the filing of this Petition.
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This page is maintained for self-represented uncontested divorce filers and is checked against official court, clerk, and e-filing resources where available.
Last reviewed
August 31, 2026
Next scheduled check: November 29, 2026
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DivorceReady.online is a self-help document preparation service. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not represent customers in court, and are not affiliated with any court. Customers are responsible for reviewing, signing, filing, serving, and paying all court or provider fees required by their filing office.
DivorceReady.online prepares your core California court forms, including the PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and supporting documents. You can review, download, and file them according to the San Diego Superior Court – Central Courthouse's current instructions.
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Prepare your divorce forms, make copies, and file them in person at the San Diego Superior Court – Central Courthouse at 1100 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101. The filing fee is $435–$450. DivorceReady.online prepares all the required California-specific forms for you.
The San Diego Superior Court – Central Courthouse is open Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. We recommend arriving early as lines can be long, especially on Mondays.
The court filing fee in San Diego County is $435–$450. DivorceReady.online charges a separate one-time document preparation fee of $89.99 (no children) or $119.99 (with children).
The San Diego Superior Court – Central Courthouse is located at 1100 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101. You can reach the clerk's office at (619) 450-7400.
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