Small Claims Branch, Superior Court of the District of Columbia
Filing information for Small Claims Branch, Superior Court of the District of Columbia in Washington, DC. Part of the District of Columbia small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$10,000
Courthouse Details
Small Claims Branch, Superior Court of the District of Columbia
510 4th St. NW, Building B, Room 120
Washington, DC 20001
Mailing Address
Small Claims Branch Clerk's Office, 510 4th St. NW, Building B, Room 120
Washington, DC 20001
Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Area Served
District of Columbia
How to File at Small Claims Branch, Superior Court of the District of Columbia
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: Electronic filing (eFiling) is required for parties represented by counsel (with some exceptions) and optional for self-represented parties. All eFilings must be submitted in PDF format. E-filing fees are calculated by adding the court filing fee (if applicable) + eFiling Fee ($5.00) + a (2.89% with a $1.00 minimum) or ($.25 eCheck) payment processing fee.
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 guideFor statewide rules, see the full District of Columbia small claims court guide →