Nevada County stretches from the historic Gold Country town of Nevada City up into the Sierra Nevada near Truckee, and the Superior Court of California, County of Nevada hears family law matters at courthouses in both areas.
What This Guide Covers: The Nevada City Courthouse's address and role, its Self-Help Center and Family Law Facilitator, how it relates to the Truckee Courthouse, and what to bring when you file. This is general information about the courthouse itself; for the full California divorce process, see our Nevada County divorce guide.
The Nevada City Courthouse
The Nevada City Courthouse is located at 201 Church Street, Nevada City, CA 95959. Per the Nevada County Superior Court, its Family Law Division handles all cases involving dissolution of marriage, legal separation, nullity, paternity, domestic violence, child custody, visitation, and support at both this location and the Truckee Courthouse. Filing your Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (Form FL-100) and related paperwork here is available to residents anywhere in the county.
Self-Help Center and Family Law Facilitator
Self-represented filers can get procedural help, not legal advice, at the Self-Help Center and Law Library located at the Nevada City Courthouse. The center operates as a walk-in clinic, free of charge, Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Friday mornings, and the second Wednesday of each month, per the court's own published hours. Nevada County notes that residents of Truckee or Sierra County can reach the same staff by phone to leave a specific question rather than visiting Nevada City in person.
Self-Help Center hours can change. Confirm the current schedule directly on the Nevada County Superior Court's website, or by phone, before making a trip.
The Truckee Courthouse
If Truckee is more convenient for you, the Nevada County Superior Court's Family Law Division also hears divorce, custody, and support cases at the Truckee Courthouse (Joseph Government Center). See our dedicated guide to the Truckee Courthouse for that location's details, including how self-help assistance works for Truckee-area filers.
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 Nevada City 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, including the mandatory six-month waiting period and what happens after you file, 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 Nevada City Courthouse?
The Nevada County Superior Court's Family Law Division handles dissolution of marriage, legal separation, custody, and support cases at both the Nevada City and Truckee courthouses. Which one is more convenient generally depends on where you live in the county.
Where is the Nevada City Courthouse located?
At 201 Church Street, Nevada City, CA 95959, per the Nevada County Superior Court's own location information, which also houses the county's Self-Help Center and Law Library.
Is there self-help assistance at the Nevada City Courthouse?
Yes. The Nevada County Superior Court's Self-Help Center offers walk-in assistance Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday mornings, per the court's own materials. Truckee-area residents can reach the center by phone rather than visiting in person.
Can Virdix tell me whether to file in Nevada City or Truckee?
Virdix prepares the Judicial Council forms your case needs, but confirming the best filing location for your address and circumstances is something to verify directly with the Nevada County Superior Court before filing.
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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 Nevada County Superior Court before filing. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed California family law attorney.
Sources: Nevada County Superior Court, Family Law Division; Nevada County Superior Court, Family Law Facilitator.