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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-FILE!

E-Filing

✓ Available

Max Claim

$5,000

Courthouse Details

District Court of Maryland for Baltimore County - Essex

8914 Kelso Drive

Essex, MD 21221

Phone: 410-512-2300

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.

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For statewide rules, see the full Maryland small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.