Placer County Dissolution Records

Dissolution of marriage records in Placer County are maintained at the Superior Court at 10820 Justice Center Drive in Roseville. Call (916) 408-6000 to reach the clerk's office. The court provides an online eCourt portal for public case searches. You can search for dissolution cases by party name or case number without needing to create an account. Placer County serves a growing population in the Sacramento metropolitan area including cities like Roseville, Rocklin, and Lincoln. The county stretches from the valley floor up into the Sierra Nevada mountains. All case files include petitions, responses, financial disclosures, settlement agreements, and final judgments. Most dissolution records are public documents that anyone can access through online searches or by visiting the courthouse in person to request certified copies from the clerk's office.

Placer Superior Court Information

The Justice Center is at 10820 Justice Center Drive, Roseville, CA 95678. Call (916) 408-6000 for general inquiries. Placer County provides an online eCourt portal for public case searches. The system displays case information including filing dates, case status, and party names. You can search by entering a party name or case number. The portal is free to use and does not require you to create an account or log in. Online searches are available 24 hours a day from any location with internet access. The system updates regularly, but same-day filings may not appear immediately in search results. Allow a few business days for newly filed cases to be indexed and searchable in the online system.

Fees for Records

Certified copies cost $15 for the first few pages. Extra pages are $0.50 each. Search fees of $15 apply if staff must spend more than 10 minutes locating your case. Provide the case number or full names of both parties to speed up the search and avoid additional fees. The court accepts cash, checks, money orders, and credit cards for in-person payments. Mail requests require a check or money order payable to the Superior Court of California. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your mail request. Processing time for mail orders typically ranges from two to four weeks depending on the volume of requests the clerk's office is handling at that time.

Filing Process in Placer County

You must meet California's residency requirements before filing for dissolution in Placer County. You or your spouse must have lived in California for at least six months and in Placer County for at least three months. These requirements are set by state law and apply uniformly throughout California. The filing fee is approximately $435 to $450. If you cannot afford the fee, request a fee waiver by completing the appropriate forms and providing financial information. Many people qualify for waivers based on limited income. California uses a no-fault dissolution system. File based on irreconcilable differences. You do not need to prove wrongdoing. After filing, serve papers on your spouse using a process server or adult not involved in the case. File the Proof of Service with the court. California requires a six-month waiting period from the date of service before the court can finalize your dissolution.

Cities in Placer County

Placer County includes several cities with populations over 100,000. Major cities include Roseville, Rocklin, and Lincoln. All residents of these cities file dissolution cases at the Placer County Superior Court. The Justice Center in Roseville handles family law matters for the entire county.

Nearby Counties

Sacramento County sits to the south. El Dorado County is to the east. Nevada County lies to the north. Yuba County and Sutter County border to the west.