Salem District Court
Filing information for Salem District Court in Salem, MA. Part of the Essex County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$7,000
Courthouse Details
Salem District Court
56 Federal St.
Salem, MA 01970
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Area Served
Beverly, Danvers, Manchester by the Sea, Middleton, and Salem
How to File at Salem 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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