Orleans District Court
Filing information for Orleans District Court in Orleans, MA. Part of the Barnstable County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$7,000
Courthouse Details
Orleans District Court
237 Rock Harbor Road
Orleans, MA 02653
Mailing Address
237 Rock Harbor Road
Orleans, MA 02653
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Area Served
Brewster, Chatham, Dennis, Eastham, Orleans, Harwich, Truro, Wellfleet, and Provincetown
How to File at Orleans District Court
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing is available via eFileMA.com and the Small Claims Guide and File program. It is optional for self-represented litigants but mandatory for attorneys for small claims and summary process cases. A $22 eFile Fee is charged for new cases, and a $7 service fee applies for eFiling.
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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