District Court of Maryland for Kent County
Filing information for District Court of Maryland for Kent County in Chestertown, MD. Part of the Kent County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$5,000
Courthouse Details
District Court of Maryland for Kent County
103 N. Cross Street
Chestertown, MD 21620
Mailing Address
103 N. Cross Street
Chestertown, MD 21620
Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday-Friday (except legal holidays)
Area Served
Kent County
How to File at District Court of Maryland for Kent County
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing is not mandatory for self-represented litigants, but if they register and e-file once, they must e-file all future documents and in all future cases. Requires an email address and valid credit card. Offered through the Maryland Electronic Courts (MDEC) system, specifically the Odyssey File and Serve portal.
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 Maryland small claims court guide →