Berkshire County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Berkshire County, MA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Pittsfield area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$7,000
Courts (3)
3 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Central Berkshire District Court
24 Wendell Ave.
Pittsfield, MA 01202
Other Courthouse Locations
Northern Berkshire District Court
111 Holden St.
North Adams, MA 01247
Serves: Adams, Cheshire, Clarksburg, Florida, Hancock, New Ashford, North Adams, Savoy, Williamstown, and Windsor (Pittsfield Division exercises concurrent jurisdiction in Windsor and Hancock)
Southern Berkshire District Court
9 Gilmore Ave.
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Serves: Alford, Becket, Egremont, Great Barrington, Lee, Lenox, Monterey, Mt. Washington, New Marlborough, Otis, Sandisfield, Sheffield, Stockbridge, Tyringham, and West Stockbridge (Pittsfield District Court exercises concurrent jurisdiction in Becket and Lenox)
How to File in Berkshire 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 Massachusetts small claims court guide →