Mendocino County stretches along the North Coast from the redwoods near Willits out to Fort Bragg on the Pacific, and the Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino accepts family law filings, including divorce, at more than one courthouse.
What This Guide Covers: The Ukiah Courthouse's address and role as the county seat, its Self-Help Center hours, how it relates to the Fort Bragg Ten Mile Branch, and what to bring when you file. This is general information about the courthouse itself; for the full California divorce process, see our Mendocino County divorce guide.
The Ukiah Courthouse
The Ukiah Courthouse is located at 100 North State Street, Room 107, Ukiah, CA 95482, with public counter hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. per the Mendocino County Superior Court. As the county seat, Ukiah accepts divorce filings, including the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (Form FL-100) and related paperwork, from residents anywhere in the county, including those who could also choose the coastal Ten Mile Branch.
Self-Help Center
Self-represented filers can get procedural help, not legal advice, at the Mendocino County Superior Court's Self Help Center, which offers walk-in assistance at the Ukiah Courthouse Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., per the court's own published materials. 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 Mendocino County Superior Court's website, or by phone, before making a trip.
The Fort Bragg Ten Mile Branch
If you live on the coast, generally around Fort Bragg, Mendocino, or Willits, you can also file family law paperwork at the court's Ten Mile Branch in Fort Bragg rather than traveling to Ukiah. See our dedicated guide to the Fort Bragg Ten Mile Branch for that location's address and self-help details. The court also offers e-filing for family law documents as an alternative to filing in person at either location.
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 Ukiah 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 Ukiah Courthouse?
Ukiah is the county seat and the Mendocino County Superior Court's main courthouse, accepting divorce filings countywide. Residents of the coast, generally around Fort Bragg, Mendocino, and Willits, can also file at the court's Ten Mile Branch in Fort Bragg.
Where is the Ukiah Courthouse located?
At 100 North State Street, Room 107, Ukiah, CA 95482, per the Mendocino County Superior Court's own location information, with public counter hours of 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Is there self-help assistance at the Ukiah Courthouse?
Yes. The Mendocino County Superior Court's Self Help Center offers walk-in assistance at the Ukiah Courthouse Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., per the court's own materials. Confirm current hours before visiting, since they can change.
Can Virdix tell me whether to file in Ukiah or Fort Bragg?
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 Mendocino 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 Mendocino County Superior Court before filing. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed California family law attorney.
Sources: Mendocino County Superior Court, Family Law; Mendocino County Superior Court, Self-Help.