District Court of Maryland for Baltimore County - Essex
Filing information for District Court of Maryland for Baltimore County - Essex in Essex, MD. Part of the Baltimore County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$5,000
Courthouse Details
District Court of Maryland for Baltimore County - Essex
8914 Kelso Drive
Essex, MD 21221
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
Area Served
Eastern and southeastern sections of Baltimore County
How to File at District Court of Maryland for Baltimore County - Essex
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: All attorneys are required to file electronically through the Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) system. Self-represented litigants may also use the e-filing system.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee 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 guideWrong court? Baltimore County has 3 courts.
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