Certified copies may be requested in person, by mail, or via E-Filing. Please use the Request for Copies (Probate ) form (SDSC From #PR-189) to request copies. See details below.
In Person:
Requests may be made in the probate business offices at the Central Division located at 1100 Union Street, San Diego, California 92101, or the North County Division located at 325 S. Melrose Dr., Vista, California 92081.
By Mail:
If requesting certified copies by mail, complete a Request for Copies (Probate ) form (SDSC From #PR-189) and send it Attn: Probate Business Office, 1100 Union Street - Room 330, San Diego, California 92101. You must include payment by check, made payable to Clerk of the Court, or by credit card using the Credit Card Payment Form (ADM-253). Please refer to the current version of the Court’s Fee Schedule to determine the costs for certified copies . All submissions should be accompanied by a self-addressed and stamped envelope for the return of the certified copies.
Via E-Filing:
Complete and upload a Request for Copies (Probate ) form (SDSC From #PR-189) and submit via an approved E-Filing Service Provider (EFSP). Refer to Court's list of approved EFSPs here. The fees will be charged and copies returned through the EFSP. Note: A Request for Copies form may be submitted with Letters to be issued and will be returned with electronic certification with your conformed copies, through the EFSP.