The Monterey Courthouse serves the Monterey Peninsula as one of the Superior Court of California, County of Monterey's family law filing locations, alongside the county's main Salinas Courthouse hub.
What This Guide Covers: The Monterey Courthouse's address and role, its Self-Help Center hours, and what to bring when you file. For the full California divorce process specific to this county, see our Monterey County divorce guide.
The Monterey Courthouse
The Monterey Courthouse, also called the Monterey Division, is located at 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. The Monterey County Superior Court describes this branch as handling civil, family law, probate, and domestic violence matters. If you live on the Monterey Peninsula, generally the cities of Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Seaside, and Marina, this location is available for filing your Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (Form FL-100) and related family law paperwork, alongside the county's main Salinas Courthouse.
Self-Help Center
Self-represented filers can get procedural help, not legal advice, at the Monterey County Superior Court's Self-Help Center, which operates at the Monterey Courthouse on a fuller weekly schedule than the part-time hours offered at the Salinas location. Staff can help you figure out which forms you need and how to complete them, but cannot give legal advice or predict how a judge will rule.
Self-Help Center hours can change. Confirm the current schedule directly on the Monterey County Superior Court's website, or by phone, before making a trip to the Monterey Courthouse.
Salinas and King City Locations
Monterey County's family law caseload is also handled at the Salinas Courthouse, 240 Church Street, Salinas, the court's main hub for court operations countywide. See our dedicated guide to the Salinas Courthouse for that location's details. The court's Self-Help Center also holds limited monthly hours in King City for residents of South Monterey County, and drop boxes for document submission are available at both the Salinas and Monterey courthouses.
What to Bring When You File
Filing requirements are set statewide, not by individual courthouse.
- Your completed Petition (Form FL-100) and Summons (Form FL-110), signed where required
- Copies of each form (confirm the Monterey Courthouse's current copy requirements)
- The filing fee, or a completed Request to Waive Court Fees (Form FW-001) if you qualify
- A photo ID
For the full statewide filing process, see How to File for Divorce in California Without a Lawyer, and for every form referenced above, see our complete California divorce forms hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I file my divorce at the Monterey Courthouse?
If you live on the Monterey Peninsula, the Monterey Courthouse (Monterey Division) is a family law filing location, alongside the county's main Salinas Courthouse hub. The Monterey County Superior Court accepts family law filings by mail, drop box, or in person at either location.
Where is the Monterey Courthouse located?
At 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940, per the Monterey County Superior Court's own location information.
Is there self-help assistance at the Monterey Courthouse?
Yes. The Monterey County Superior Court's Self-Help Center operates at the Monterey Courthouse on a fuller weekly schedule than at the Salinas location. Confirm current hours directly with the court before visiting, since they can change.
Can Virdix tell me exactly where to file my Monterey County divorce?
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Virdix is a document preparation service, not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice. Courthouse locations, self-help hours, and filing procedures can change; always confirm current information directly with the Monterey County Superior Court before filing. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed California family law attorney.
Sources: Monterey County Superior Court, Family FAQ; Monterey County Superior Court, Salinas Courthouse.