Downtown Superior Court
191 North First Street, San Jose
The court directory lists civil, probate and small claims here. Check the current department and submission instructions for your matter.
Official court informationProcess serving in
San Jose.
Affid accepts process-serving requests in San Jose, with service records and address-based pricing. Share the recipient, prepared documents and deadline; add any court filing or document delivery as a separate task.
Santa Clara CountyCalifornia
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San Jose
Recipient & addressPrepare the service instructionsScope & priceCompare the applicable address ratesCourt & document workIdentify each separate destinationPrepared documents. Clear instructions.Arrangements confirmed per request
San Jose requests acceptedAddress-based ratesDocumented service outcomes
San Jose process-serving price example
One recipient at one service address in San Jose, Santa Clara 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 | $100 | $150 |
| Example service subtotal | $100 | $150 |
Routine: Due in 7 or more 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 San Jose
Two destinations can belong to one matter.
A San Jose service request may involve a home or business address as well as a court handoff downtown. Keep the recipient’s destination and the courthouse distinct, even when both are on North First Street. The documents and return instructions for each task should be clear before work is arranged.
Full request checklist01
Identify the person and the door.
For a residence, include the unit and any lawful access instructions. For a business or office campus, include the building, suite, business name and recipient details. A company name alone may leave several possible entrances or occupants.
02
Keep civil and family court packets separate.
Downtown Superior Court and the Family Justice Center are different buildings. Confirm the courthouse and department for your matter using the court’s current directory, then label the filing or delivery instructions accordingly.
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Describe the result you need returned.
Identify any supplied proof-of-service form and return instructions. If you also need court delivery, state whether you need a filing receipt, a returned copy or a delivery confirmation. Receiving a service document does not itself mean it has been filed with the court.
Court destinations in San Jose.
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 supportFamily Justice Center Courthouse
201 North First Street, San Jose
A separate courthouse from Downtown Superior Court. Identify this building explicitly when it is the required destination.
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.
San Jose service questions.
All questionsCan Affid arrange service at a San Jose business?
Yes. Include the complete business address, suite or building, recipient details and any useful access information. The instructions and available address information are reviewed for the assignment; a business listing alone does not establish who can receive the documents.
Does a San Jose address automatically receive the regular rate?
No. The actual address determines its regular or rural classification. A city name or ZIP code alone is not a final price confirmation. Check the address and review the request before payment.
Can a court stop be included with the service request?
You can request both tasks, but describe them separately. Include the recipient’s service address, the specific courthouse and department, the prepared packet for each task and the records you want returned. Scope and fees are confirmed for the work requested.
Another destination?
Use the county overview for other locations in Santa Clara County, or explore these local guides.
Santa Clara County coverageNeed help preparing the request? Call (866) 888-2992. 24/7 support, 365 days a year.
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