District Court of Maryland for Garrett County
Filing information for District Court of Maryland for Garrett County in Oakland, MD. Part of the Garrett County small claims court system.
Small claims in Maryland — the numbers that apply at this court
$5,000
maximum claim
$34
filing fee (published)
3 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Maryland small claims guide · The form that starts a case (DC-CV-001): every field explained.
Courthouse Details
District Court of Maryland for Garrett County
205 South Third Street
Oakland, MD 21550
Mailing Address
205 South Third Street
Oakland, MD 21550
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday-Friday
Area Served
Garrett County
How to File at District Court of Maryland for Garrett County
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing is available in all Maryland jurisdictions. Self-represented litigants who register and e-file once must e-file all future documents and in all future cases. Requires an email address and valid credit card. The state-provided Vendor Electronic Filing Service Provider (VEFSP) is Odyssey File & Serve, but other certified vendors are also available.
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 guideSmall claims rules in Maryland
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $5,000.
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
3 yrs written contract · 3 yrs oral contract · 3 yrs property damage · 3 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at District Court of Maryland for Garrett County?
Filing fees in Maryland are set by the state and are $34. If you can't afford the fee, Maryland offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Garrett County?
Small claims cases in Garrett County are limited to $5,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online at District Court of Maryland for Garrett County?
Electronic filing exists here, but the record indicates it isn't open to people representing themselves — it's for attorneys. Plan to file in person or by mail, and ask the clerk whether that's still the case.
Where is District Court of Maryland for Garrett County, and when is it open?
District Court of Maryland for Garrett County is at 205 South Third Street, Oakland, MD 21550. Posted hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday-Friday. Phone: (301) 334-8020. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Oakland?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.