Somerville District Court
Filing information for Somerville District Court in Somerville, MA. Part of the Middlesex County small claims court system.
Small claims in Massachusetts — the numbers that apply at this court
$7,000
maximum claim
from $40
filing fee (published, varies by claim)
3–6 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Massachusetts small claims guide · The form that starts a case: every field explained.
Courthouse Details
Somerville District Court
175 Fellsway
Somerville, MA 02145
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Area Served
Medford, Somerville
How to File at Somerville District Court
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: Pro se eFiling is permissive across ALL Middlesex District Court divisions. The Small Claims Guide and File interview tool is the recommended pro se workflow. Note: Statement of Damages must be uploaded as a SEPARATE lead document — common pro se filing error is to combine it with the Statement of Small Claim.
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 guideWrong court? Middlesex County has 11 courts.
See all 11 courts in Middlesex County →Small claims rules in Massachusetts
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $7,000.
Businesses with more than 5 employees cannot file in small claims for consumer transactions
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
6 yrs written contract · 6 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 Somerville District Court?
Filing fees in Massachusetts are set by the state and run from $40 to $150, depending on how much you're claiming. If you can't afford the fee, Massachusetts 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 Middlesex County?
Small claims cases in Middlesex County are limited to $7,000. 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 Somerville District Court?
Yes — electronic filing is available for small claims in Middlesex County. You can also file in person or by mail. The clerk's office can tell you which option is fastest for your case.
Where is Somerville District Court, and when is it open?
Somerville District Court is at 175 Fellsway, Somerville, MA 02145. Posted hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Phone: (617) 666-8000. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Somerville?
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.