Anne Arundel County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Anne Arundel County, MD. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Annapolis area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
Main Courthouse
District Court of Maryland for Anne Arundel County in Annapolis
251 Rowe Boulevard
Annapolis, MD 21401
Other Courthouse Locations
District Court of Maryland for Anne Arundel County in Glen Burnie
7500 Governor Ritchie Highway
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Serves: It is generally recommended to file in the county where the defendant lives, works, or conducts regular business. There is no specific zip code or geographical area breakdown available for this location.
How to File in Anne Arundel County
E-filing available
This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Important for Anne Arundel County: Annapolis (state capital). Maryland limit is $5,000.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Maryland small claims court guide →