Overview
The Civil Division of the Marin County Sheriff's Office provides a full range of civil services. This includes service of process for all civil documents and assistance in enforcement of judgment processes. We process and serve:
- Earnings Withholding Orders (Wage Garnishments)
- Evictions
- Levies (Bank and Third Party)
- Restraining Orders
- Small Claims
Please contact the Civil Division for information on service of documents or enforcement of judgment processes not shown above.
Service of Process
In order for our office to properly serve documents, we must have the following items:
- Four copies of the documents (per defendant) to be served, one must be an original
- An original signed letter of instruction, it must contain the following information;
- Name of the person(s) or business/entity to be served as it appears on the documents
- An address for service (you may provide more than one address)
-The address for service must be located in Marin County - Any additional information that will assist in service
- Payment must be received at the same time documents are provided to us. A fee is charged per person(s) or business/entity to be served. We accept cash or check.
When requesting service it is important to pay special attention to time restrictions. If a court date is scheduled, the documents must be served within a specified number of days prior to the hearing.
Additional information and forms can be obtained on the California Courts web site.
Fees*
Marin County Civil Fee Schedule | |
Service of Summons and Complaint | $35 |
Service of Summons and Petition | $30 |
All Other Service of Process (California Courts) | $30 |
All Service of Process (Out of State Courts Notary Fee) | $10 |
All Service of Process (Out of State Courts) | $30 |
Bank Levies, Third Party Levies | $30 |
Bank Levy (Fee to Open Safe Deposit Box) | $125 |
Civil Warrants | Varies* |
Earnings Withholding Orders (Wage Garnishments) | $30 |
Evictions | $125 |
Keeper Levy (Initial Deposit) | $285 |
Keeper Levy (Subsequent Levies) | $205 |
Levies (Personal and Real Property) | Varies* |
Personal Property Vehicle Levy (Initial Deposit) | $2,200 |
Till Tap | $85 |
*Fees are subject to change July 1, 2008
DISCLAIMER ALTHOUGH WE STRIVE TO MAINTAIN THE ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, AND TIMELINESS OF THE INFORMATION FOUND ON THIS SITE; WE CANNOT GUARANTEE ALL OF IT. THE INFORMATION HEREIN SHOULD BE USED ONLY AS A GUIDE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS LEGAL ADVICE.
