Marin County Superior Court: Case Search & Records
Need to search a Marin County criminal case, find a civil lawsuit, check a hearing, locate a divorce or probate record, or request a judgment or minute order? The court uses a registered ePortal for case information and calendars, while actual document access depends on your account permissions and the record’s public status.
This guide explains where to click, how to search by name or case number, how the 2023 criminal-record transition affects searches, how to obtain public and certified documents, and what to do if a case is missing online.
Independent court-information guide reviewed October 8, 2026. Use the official court website for live deadlines, case updates, rules and transaction requirements.
What Records Does Marin County Superior Court Handle?
Marin County Superior Court is California’s trial court for Marin County. Its public case information covers several divisions, but access and document visibility differ by case type.
Civil Cases
Lawsuits, contract disputes, certain property matters, injunctions and related proceedings.
Criminal Cases
Felony and misdemeanor cases, court dates, charges, orders and disposition information where public.
Divorce & Custody
Dissolution, legal separation, child custody, support and related filings, with privacy restrictions.
Estates & Guardianships
Estate proceedings, conservatorships, guardianships and related court records.
Small Claims
Lower-value civil disputes and judgments within small-claims jurisdiction.
Traffic Matters
Citations, traffic proceedings and court-related payments where applicable.
How to Register for Marin Superior Court ePortal
Unlike some California county systems, Marin requires users to create an online account even for ordinary public case searching. The Court’s registration process is free for public users.
- Open the official ePortal information page.
- Choose the ePortal link, then select Create New Account.
- Enter your email address and required registration information.
- Complete the account-creation process and check your inbox for the Court’s welcome email.
- Use the one-time invitation or login link as directed.
- Sign in and select case or calendar searching.
- If you are a party or attorney needing documents, review the separate request for elevated access.
Four ePortal access levels
| Account type | What it normally permits | What to remember |
|---|---|---|
| Public Access | Public case data, party information, docket descriptions, calendar information | Many PDF documents and minute records cannot be remotely opened |
| Party Access | Case information plus eligible document and minute-order access for the person’s own case | Court verification and authorization required |
| Attorney Access | Eligible records for cases where the attorney is authorized | Requires approval and association with the case |
| Justice Partner Access | Authorized justice-agency case functions | Special organizational approval; not public self-registration |
An attorney or party account initially defaults to Public Access until the Court approves elevated access. After approval, use the invitation link to activate access to the case under My Cases.
How to Search Marin County Superior Court Cases by Name or Number
After registration, Marin ePortal permits searches using a person’s name, a company name or a known case number. Using a complete case number is preferable when you already have it.
- Open Marin Superior Court ePortal and log in.
- Choose Case Search.
- Use Case Number if it is printed on your notice or court document.
- If searching a person, enter Last Name and optionally First Name.
- If searching a business, use the Company Name field.
- Click Search and review the matching cases.
- Compare case number, parties, case type and filing details to identify the correct matter.
- Select the case number to review available case information and the register of actions.
- Check the Events and Documents tabs for relevant entries, understanding that public document viewing is limited.
- Record the case number and filing details for any records request.
What you can learn from a case result
Important ePortal tabs
Parties, judicial disqualifications and future events.
Case/subcase filing information and dispositions.
Parties, aliases, representation and other permitted details.
Document descriptions and filing dates; PDF viewing depends on access level.
Past and future court events and eligible minute records.
Applicable appellate subcase and transfer details.
Criminal Cases Before June 20, 2023: ePortal and EJUS
Marin Superior Court’s ePortal identifies an important cutover date for criminal records:
Legacy Criminal Record
The Court states that EJUS remains the electronic record for criminal cases, proceedings, hearings and matters filed, scheduled or issued before June 20, 2023.
For missing historical criminal information, contact the Court Records or Criminal division rather than assuming that the new portal contains the complete old record.
Newer Criminal Record
Use Marin’s newer ePortal for criminal case information, hearings and other matters after the migration date.
Some migrated cases can have information spanning both periods. Verify the record carefully where a precise historical account matters.
- Start with the official ePortal notice.
- Check whether the event you need happened before or after June 20, 2023.
- Search the available current case information.
- If the older criminal docket or specific proceeding is incomplete, contact the Court Records Division.
- Provide the case number, defendant name, event date and document requested.
How to Search the Marin Superior Court Calendar
Marin ePortal has a separate Calendar Search function for upcoming matters. The Court says you can filter calendar searches by date, case type and courtroom.
- Sign into the official ePortal.
- Choose Calendar Search.
- Enter the date or range allowed by the system.
- Use the case-type or courtroom filters where useful.
- Review matching scheduled events.
- If checking your own appearance, compare with the latest notice or official court order.
- Confirm the scheduled time and courtroom close to the appearance date.
How to Get Marin Court Records, Copies & Certified Documents
Marin has a centralized Court Records & Exhibits Division for inspecting and copying non-confidential records from criminal, civil, family law, probate and small claims matters.
Request records using the official form
- Locate the correct case number in ePortal or from existing court paperwork.
- Open the Court Records & Exhibits page.
- Select the Court’s Records Request Form.
- Provide case number, case name, type of case and requester’s contact details.
- Identify each requested document by name and filing date when possible.
- Mark whether regular or certified copies are needed.
- Submit the form through an officially permitted delivery method, including email, mail, drop box or in-person delivery as applicable.
- Wait for the Court Records Division to advise about availability, charges and processing.
Open the official Marin Court Records Request PDF
Records Office contact
3501 Civic Center Drive
Hall of Justice, Room 113
San Rafael, CA 94903
Phone: 415-444-7080
Email for records requests: courtrecords@marin.courts.ca.gov
Counter hours: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–4:00 PM, excluding court holidays.
Can you inspect records at the courthouse?
Yes. The Court identifies a public document-viewing kiosk in Room 113 where records for publicly accessible cases can be reviewed. This offers an alternative when the public ePortal account shows a docket but no downloadable PDF.
Confidential records
Confidential case information is not available to everyone. Marin’s Records Division says eligible requesters must provide a notarized copy of photo identification with a confidential-records request, submitted according to the court’s instructions.
Marin Court Record Copy Fees & Research Charges
The Court publishes a standard copy charge of $0.50 per page. Additional research, certification, exemplification and transcript services may have separate charges.
| Service | Published amount | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Court record copies | $0.50 per page | General Court Records Division copy charge |
| Civil case research by staff | $15 per case | Listed on the Civil Division’s research instructions |
| Certification | Additional fee | Confirm current statewide fee schedule |
| Exemplification | Additional fee | Check official court fee schedule |
| Transcripts | Varies | Depends on reporter availability and transcript request |
How long can a Marin records request take?
The Court Records & Exhibits page warns that requests are processed in date-received order and that a backlog can mean more than six weeks depending on the nature of the request. The court’s older PDF form cautions that certain requests may take substantially longer.
Docket versus hearing transcript
Register of Actions
A chronological summary of filings, hearings and court action. It does not reproduce every spoken word in a courtroom.
Transcript
A verbatim record prepared from official court reporting where a transcript is available. Requesting one follows different procedures and costs.
For transcript requirements, open the Court’s Court Reporters & Transcript Requests page.
Marin Superior Court e-Filing Requirements in 2026
Marin requires e-filing in applicable non-criminal case categories for parties represented by attorneys. Self-represented litigants have different requirements and available submission routes.
The Court’s Administrative Order 26-01, issued in February 2026, also changed document-submission formatting for electronically filed non-criminal matters.
- Open the official e-Filing instructions.
- Determine whether your case and document are eligible for e-filing.
- Choose an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP).
- Prepare each separately docketed, file-stamped document as an individual PDF submission according to the 2026 order.
- Keep supporting attachments appropriately associated with the correct filing.
- Submit the filing through your chosen provider and review the transaction receipt.
- Monitor the clerk’s acceptance or rejection notice.
- If accepted, save the file-stamped copy; if rejected, review the reason and correct the submission.
- Complete any legally required service on the other parties.
Examples of documents excluded from ordinary e-filing
- Original wills and codicils, probate bonds and specified original-signature documents.
- Juvenile, criminal and traffic documents.
- Copy requests and certain administrative records requests.
- Some exhibits, subpoenaed materials and other excluded filings.
Always check the current Court e-Filing page and applicable rules before submitting a specific document. The excluded categories are not interchangeable with restrictions on viewing a case in ePortal.
Marin County Superior Court Address, Phone & Hours
Main Superior Court
Marin County Superior Court3501 Civic Center Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
Main phone: 415-444-7000
Building hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, with noon–1:00 PM service closure.
Mailing Address
Marin County Superior CourtP.O. Box 4988
San Rafael, CA 94913
Use the department-specific postal or form instructions where required. Mailing a generic letter may not satisfy a filing deadline or records-request procedure.
Useful Court Department Contacts
| Department | Phone | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Court Records | 415-444-7080 | Hall of Justice, Room 113 |
| Civil / Family Law / Probate | 415-444-7040 | Room 113 |
| Criminal | 415-444-7070 | Room 113 |
| Traffic | 415-444-7180 | Room 113 |
| Legal Self Help | 415-444-7130 | Room C-44 |
| Jury Services | 415-444-7120 | Room 244 |
No Marin Court Case Found? Check These Possibilities
| Problem | Possible reason | What to do next |
|---|---|---|
| Portal requires login | Free account registration is mandatory | Register and activate your account |
| My Cases is empty | Elevated Party/Attorney Access was not granted or invitation not activated | Use ordinary Case Search; apply for access if appropriate |
| Older criminal event missing | Pre-June 20, 2023 EJUS record | Contact Court Records about legacy records |
| Case found but PDF not visible | Public account cannot open certain documents | Use courthouse kiosk or official records request |
| Name search has multiple matches | Common surname or overlapping party names | Compare first name, case number and filing details |
| Confidential case does not display | Court access restrictions | Follow the confidential-records authorization process |
| Search capacity reached | Public daily search limit | Respect the portal’s 45-case daily limit |
| Welcome email not received | Spam filtering or expired invitation | Check spam and follow password reset instructions |
10 Marin County Superior Court FAQs
1. How do I search Marin County Superior Court cases online?
Create a free account in Marin Superior Court ePortal, log in and select Case Search. Search by case number, last and first name, or company name. Open a matching case to review available parties, filings, events and register-of-actions information.
2. Is Marin Superior Court ePortal free?
Yes. The Court describes ePortal as free for public case and calendar searches, but users must register for an account. General public searches are limited to 45 cases per day.
3. Can I search Marin court records by a person’s name?
Yes. Public ePortal Case Search supports last-name and first-name searching. You may use only a last name or combine it with a first name. A separate Company Name field is available for business-party searches.
4. Why can’t I download Marin court document PDFs from my public account?
Marin distinguishes Public Access from verified Party and Attorney Access. Public accounts can see certain docket and document descriptions, but many PDFs and minute records cannot be opened remotely without the appropriate access level. Publicly accessible case documents may be viewed at the courthouse kiosk or requested from Court Records.
5. Where are Marin criminal records from before June 20, 2023?
The Court says EJUS remains its electronic record for criminal matters filed, scheduled or issued before June 20, 2023. The newer ePortal covers later criminal matters. Contact Court Records if a historical criminal entry or document is missing from the current online view.
6. How much do Marin Superior Court record copies cost?
The Court Records Division lists a standard copy fee of $0.50 per page. Civil staff research can cost $15 per case. Certification, exemplification and transcript services have separate charges, so verify the current fee schedule before ordering.
7. How long does a Marin Superior Court records request take?
The Court warns of a records-request backlog and says some requests can take more than six weeks, depending on the work required. Submit the official Records Request Form and allow for processing. Some complicated historical requests may take longer.
8. Can I inspect Marin Superior Court records in person?
Yes. The Court Records & Exhibits Division is in Room 113 at 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael. Its public counter hours are 8:00 AM to noon and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, excluding court holidays. A public kiosk is available for viewing documents in eligible public cases.
9. How do I find an upcoming Marin County court hearing?
Log into Marin ePortal and select Calendar Search. The Court says calendar searches can be filtered by date, case type and courtroom. Confirm the latest appearance information against the court’s notices and orders.
10. How do I request a certified Marin court record?
Open the Court Records & Exhibits page, complete the official Records Request Form, identify the case and requested documents, and indicate that certified copies are required. Submit the form using a permitted method and follow the Court Records Division’s payment and processing instructions.
Official Marin Superior Court Resources
These court-operated resources contain the current procedures, registration rules, records request form, contact information and filing instructions explained above.
This page is independently published and is not affiliated with Marin County Superior Court or the California Judicial Branch. It explains public procedures but does not provide legal advice. Verify case-specific deadlines and legal requirements with the Court or a qualified California attorney.