Baltimore County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Baltimore County, MD. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Towson area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (3)
3 courthouses
Main Courthouse
District Court of Maryland for Baltimore County - Catonsville
1 Rolling Cross Road
Catonsville, MD 21228
Other Courthouse Locations
District Court of Maryland for Baltimore County - Essex
8914 Kelso Drive
Essex, MD 21221
Serves: Eastern and southeastern sections of Baltimore County
District Court of Maryland for Baltimore County - Towson
120 E. Chesapeake Avenue
Towson, MD 21286
How to File in Baltimore 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.
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 →