Del Norte County Sheriff's Civil Office: Hours, Fees, and What to Bring

The Del Norte County Sheriff’s Civil Office is located at 650 Fifth Street in Crescent City, California.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - but the office closes for lunch from 12:00–1:00 p.m. Time your visit around that midday break so you're not stuck waiting in the parking lot.

Call the Civil Office at (707) 464-4191 x1531.

Prefer email? Reach them at dnso-civil@co.del-norte.ca.us. Either way, a quick message can confirm exactly what you need before you make the drive.

Documents Checklist

• ✓ A letter of instruction with your documents
• ✓ The letter of instruction must be signed and dated
• ✓ If you have an attorney, the letter should be from the attorney of record
• ✓ If you don’t have an attorney, the letter should be from you (the requestor)

• ✓ A copy of each document, front and back
• ✓ Provide the front-and-back copy for each person to be served

Bring payment - or your fee waiver paperwork - when you turn in your documents. The Civil Office collects fees upfront, so nothing gets processed without the appropriate fee or waiver attached.

Fees are charged per service, not per address. Serving two defendants at the same location? That's two services, two fees.

Quick Tips

• ✓ Double-check the hours before you go (open 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., closed 12:00–1:00 p.m. for lunch)
• ✓ Make sure your paperwork includes the appropriate fee or a fee waiver
• ✓ Bring front-and-back copies of each document for each person to be served

Not sure you've got everything together? Call (707) 464-4191 x1531 or email dnso-civil@co.del-norte.ca.us before heading over. A quick check can save you a second trip.