What are the court filing fees by county in California?

Court filing fees for stepparent adoption vary by countie in California. Here are some examples:

• Los Angeles: $435 (processing: 10-12)
• San Diego: $350 (processing: 8-10) — Expedited hearing options available
• Orange: $370 (processing: 8-10) — Electronic filing encouraged
• San Francisco: $450 (processing: 10-12) — Interpreter services readily available
• Sacramento: $395 (processing: 8-10)

Overall range: $200-$500

These fees are in addition to our $349 document preparation fee. We customize your documents specifically for your countie's requirements, so everything is ready to file when you receive them.