San Francisco County Dissolution Records

Dissolution of marriage records in San Francisco County are maintained at the Superior Court at 400 McAllister Street, Room 103. Call (415) 551-3802 or email CCCRecordsDepartment@sftc.org for assistance. San Francisco is unique as both a city and county. The court serves a dense urban population in one of California's most recognizable cities. All case files include petitions, responses, financial disclosures, and final judgments. Most dissolution records are public documents accessible through online searches or in-person requests. The court provides case information through an online portal where you can search for dissolution cases. San Francisco handles thousands of dissolution cases each year due to its large population and status as a major metropolitan area.

San Francisco Superior Court

400 McAllister Street, Room 103, San Francisco, CA 94102. Call (415) 551-3802. Email CCCRecordsDepartment@sftc.org. Visit the civil records page for information about accessing dissolution records.

San Francisco provides online case information through its portal system. You can search for cases by name or case number. The system displays basic case information including filing dates and status. Online access is available for research purposes. You must still request certified copies from the clerk for official use.

Fees

Certified copies cost $15 for the first pages. Extra pages are $0.50 each. Search fees of $15 apply if staff spend over 10 minutes. Provide the case number to avoid fees. Accept cash, checks, money orders, credit cards. Mail requests need a check to Superior Court of California plus stamped envelope. Processing two to four weeks.

Filing Process

Live in California six months and San Francisco County three months before filing. Filing fee about $435 to $450. Fee waiver available if you cannot afford it. No-fault dissolution system in California. File based on irreconcilable differences. You do not need to prove wrongdoing by your spouse. Serve papers using a process server or adult not involved in the case. File Proof of Service with the court. Six-month wait from service date before finalization.

Property and Support

San Francisco County follows California's community property rules. Assets acquired during marriage divide equally in most cases. Separate property that one spouse owned before marriage stays with that spouse. Support calculations use state guidelines based on income and length of marriage. Child support follows a statewide formula. Custody decisions focus on the best interest of children.

City of San Francisco

San Francisco is unique because the city and county are the same jurisdiction. San Francisco residents file dissolution cases at the San Francisco County Superior Court. All family law matters are handled at the courthouse on McAllister Street.

Nearby Counties

Marin County sits to the north across the Golden Gate. San Mateo County is to the south. Alameda County and Contra Costa County lie to the east across the Bay.