Electronic Service of Court Notices – notices may be sent via email instead of regular mail
Effective July 1, 2025, all notices issued by the Court are electronically served on all applicable parties. Applicable parties vary by case type, as noted below:
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Civil and Probate: Represented parties are subject to mandatory e-filing and will therefore be defaulted to electronic noticing. Self-represented litigants may elect to receive electronic noticing by filing a Notice of Consent to Receive Electronic Service form (ADM-431).
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Small Claims: Parties may elect to receive electronic notices by filing a Notice of Consent to Receive Electronic Service form (ADM-431) for each case filed with the court. Represented parties on Small Claims Appeal matters are subject to electronic noticing.
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Family: Represented parties will be defaulted to electronic noticing provided an email address is on file. If there is no email address on file, then paper service will occur unless and until an email address is provided. Self-represented litigants may elect to receive electronic noticing by filing a Notice of Consent to Receive Electronic Service form (ADM-431).
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Appeals: Please refer to the case type being appealed. See above
Forms
- Notice of Consent/Withdrawal of Consent to Receive Electronic Service form (SDSC Form #ADM-431) – for use in Family, Civil and Small Claims cases
- Consent to Electronic Service and Notice of Electronic Service Address (JC Form #EFS-005-CV) – for use in Probate cases
- Withdrawal of Consent to Electronic Service (JC Form #EFS-006) – for use in Probate cases
E-Notice Court Emails
Authentic Court emails will come from an @sdcourt.ca.gov email address and will include relevant case numbers and a link to access your secure documents. Please refer to the image below for an example.
Do not fall victim to scams
If you’re concerned that an email is not from the court, check the case number, verify the sender email address and contact the court if you have any questions.
Remember:
- The Court does not make telephone calls or send text messages to remedy a court issue or fine.
- If the first document you receive states that you owe a judgment, it is likely a scam. In real court cases, you are notified that you’ve been sued and provided an opportunity to present your side of the case before a judgment can be entered against you.
- The Court has several payment options available and will never insist that a fine must be paid in cash
More: San Diego Superior Court Warns Public about Scams
Read the full text of the public notice: Public Notice: Notice Regarding Electronic Service of Court Notices