| Court Name |
Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma |
Court Address
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3055 Cleveland Ave Santa Rosa, California 95403
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-707-521-6650 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://sonoma.courts.ca.gov/divisions/probate-division |
| Local Rules |
Please refer to Local Rule 6.2.G for more information. |
| Court Forms |
Various forms are available at the court's website. |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Sonoma County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule. |
| Hours Open |
Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM Mon-Fri; Court Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mon-Fri; Phone Hours: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Mon-Fri. |
| Summary of Services |
Under the California Probate Code, a representative in Sonoma County is ordinarily bonded unless waived in writing. The bond protects heirs and creditors and is sized to the personal property plus estimated income from estate assets. |
| Court History |
California probate runs through the Superior Court in each county, often in a dedicated probate department that hears estate, guardianship, and conservatorship matters for Sonoma County. Probate matters for Sonoma County are handled by Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma in Santa Rosa. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Sonoma County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Sonoma County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for California, often the same day. Apply online to begin. |