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Newburyport District Court

Filing information for Newburyport District Court in Newburyport, MA. Part of the Essex County small claims court system.

E-FILE!

E-Filing

✓ Available

Max Claim

$7,000

Courthouse Details

Newburyport District Court

188 State St.

Newburyport, MA 01950

Phone: (978) 462-2652Fax: (978) 463-0438Email: cmnewburyportdc@jud.state.ma.us

Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Area Served

Amesbury, Merrimac, Newbury, Newburyport, Rowley, Salisbury, West Newbury, Ipswich, Hamilton, Wenham, and Topsfield

How to File at Newburyport District Court

E-filing available

This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

Note: E-filing is mandatory for attorneys but optional for self-represented litigants in small claims cases. A one-time $22.00 fee applies for new eFiled cases.

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 Massachusetts small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.