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Justice of the Peace Court 16 - Kent County

Filing information for Justice of the Peace Court 16 - Kent County in Dover, DE. Part of the Kent County small claims court system.

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Max Claim

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Courthouse Details

Justice of the Peace Court 16 - Kent County

414 Federal Street, Room 173

Dover, DE 19901

Mailing Address

414 Federal Street, Room 173

Dover, DE 19901

Phone: (302) 739-4316Email: JPCourt16@delaware.gov

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Area Served

Kent County

How to File at Justice of the Peace Court 16 - Kent County

E-filing available

This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

Note: Any person intending to eFile in the Justice of the Peace Court must register and attend the eFlex class. Policy Directive 08-232 (1st) sets forth the criteria establishing who is required to e-file. [cite: 4 from previous search, 6 from previous search, 15 from previous search]

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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A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

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For statewide rules, see the full Delaware small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.