Southern Branch — Hall of Justice and Records
400 County Center, Redwood City
The county also has other court branches. Confirm the correct location and department for the matter before arranging a handoff.
Official court informationProcess serving in
Redwood City.
Affid accepts Redwood City process-serving and court-support requests. Start with the recipient’s full address and exact deadline; identify the Southern Branch separately when your matter also needs a court handoff.
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Redwood City process-serving price example
One recipient at one service address in Redwood City, San Mateo County. The address has not been classified for this example; both possible rates are shown.
Illustrative calculation only. It does not describe an actual customer invoice or a completed assignment.
| Service fee | If classified regular | If classified remote / rural |
|---|---|---|
| First recipient | $150 | $250 |
| Example service subtotal | $150 | $250 |
Rush: Due in 3–6 calendar days. Requested due-date pricing uses calendar days in Pacific time.
Includes up to 4 attempts per recipient at this address; attempts stop when that recipient is served. Requested timing and payment do not guarantee a first-attempt time or successful service.
The first 50 print pages are included. Additional printing is $0.25 per page, calculated from uploaded documents in the portal and excluded from this example. No skip tracing, requested fee advances, check handling, notarization or separately arranged services are included. Review all applicable charges before payment.
Preparing work in Redwood City
Name the branch and the requested time.
For a Redwood City assignment, a service address, a document pickup and a Southern Branch court visit can be three different stops. Identify the order of the work and which materials need to come back. For records retrieval, check availability first: the court says some files are stored off-site, so requesting a file and collecting it may be separate steps.
Full request checklist01
Separate the pickup from the serve.
If documents need to be collected first, provide the pickup address, authorized contact and packet-ready time. Keep the recipient’s service address and access details in a separate part of the request.
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Identify the Southern Branch handoff.
The court lists its Southern Branch at 400 County Center in Redwood City. Confirm the department and current instructions for your matter, including whether you need filing, courtesy-copy delivery or another court-related task.
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Check the record before planning collection.
Public-file viewing is listed at Records Management, first floor, Room A, at 400 County Center. Specify the case, exact records and desired copy format, and confirm the court’s procedure and file availability before arranging a pickup. Some files are stored off-site.
Court destinations in Redwood City.
Use the official court information to identify the right building and department. A recipient’s service address is separate from the destination for court filing, courtesy copies or records retrieval. If the packet needs a separate pickup, include the addresses and contacts for courier delivery.
Court & document supportRecords Management — public-file viewing
400 County Center, first floor, Room A, Redwood City
Check which files are available and whether an off-site file must be requested first. Include the exact records and any copy or certification instructions in your request; availability must be confirmed.
Official court informationCourt information reviewed November 3, 2026. Confirm current court instructions before arranging work. These are court locations; Affid is not affiliated with the court.
Keep the result with your matter.
Review the recorded attempts and outcome in your client workspace. Completed service, an unsuccessful attempt and a court submission are different results.
Process serving & Proof of Service01
For the service attempt
Provide any required form and return instructions with the prepared packet. For completed service, review the applicable Proof of Service. If service is not completed, the attempt record describes the outcome of the work.
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For a separate court task
Identify the receipt, filed copy, retrieved record or delivery confirmation you need. Courier delivery and courtesy copies do not themselves establish completed service of process or court acceptance.
Check your location & price.
Check service availability and address-based pricing. Due-date tiers do not guarantee attempt or completion timing.
ZIP checks stay on this site. Street addresses are sent to the U.S. Census Geocoder to estimate urban or rural location. Final address classification is checked in the portal before payment.
Postal data: GeoNames. Address estimate: U.S. Census Bureau.
Redwood City service questions.
All questionsDoes Rush mean the first attempt is guaranteed within three days?
No. Rush is the pricing band for requested due dates three to six calendar days away. It is not a promise of when the first attempt will occur or that service will succeed. Provide your exact deadline so the team can review the request.
Is every San Mateo County court task handled in Redwood City?
No. San Mateo Superior Court lists multiple branches. Identify the branch and department relevant to your matter using the court’s current information, even when the person to be served is in Redwood City.
Can I request a document pickup before service?
Yes. Describe the pickup as a separate task with its address, contact and ready time, then supply the recipient’s service address and document instructions. The complete sequence and fees are reviewed for the assignment.
Another destination?
Use the county overview for other locations in San Mateo County, or explore these local guides.
San Mateo County coverageNeed help preparing the request? Call (866) 888-2992. 24/7 support, 365 days a year.
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Let’s plan the work in Redwood City.
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