New Castle County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in New Castle County, DE. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Wilmington area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$25,000
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Justice of the Peace Court 13
2 Penns Way, Suite 203
New Castle, DE 19720
Other Courthouse Locations
Justice of the Peace Court 9
757 North Broad Street, Middletown Square Shopping Center
Middletown, DE 19709
Serves: Serves parts of New Castle County, including the Middletown area. Parties should contact the court to confirm jurisdiction.
How to File in New Castle County
E-filing available
This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Important for New Castle County: Wilmington area. Delaware small claims limit is $25,000 — one of the highest in the country.
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 including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Delaware small claims court guide →