New London District Superior Court (G.A. 10 Courthouse)
Filing information for New London District Superior Court (G.A. 10 Courthouse) in New London, CT. Part of the New London County small claims court system.
Small claims in Connecticut — the numbers that apply at this court
$5,000
maximum claim
$95
filing fee (published)
2–6 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Connecticut small claims guide · The form that starts a case (JD-CV-40): every field explained.
Courthouse Details
New London District Superior Court (G.A. 10 Courthouse)
112 Broad Street
New London, CT 06320
Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Area Served
New London County (including East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, Lyme, New London, North Stonington, Old Lyme, Stonington, and Waterford)
How to File at New London District Superior Court (G.A. 10 Courthouse)
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-Services allows attorneys and self-represented parties to conduct business with the Judicial Branch electronically. Users of Safari browsers may experience issues with online credit card payments. System maintenance may temporarily affect availability.
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? New London County has 2 courts.
See all 2 courts in New London County →Small claims rules in Connecticut
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $5,000.
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
6 yrs written contract · 3 yrs oral contract · 2 yrs property damage · 2 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at New London District Superior Court (G.A. 10 Courthouse)?
Filing fees in Connecticut are set by the state and are $95. If you can't afford the fee, Connecticut 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 New London County?
Small claims cases in New London 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 New London District Superior Court (G.A. 10 Courthouse)?
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 New London District Superior Court (G.A. 10 Courthouse), and when is it open?
New London District Superior Court (G.A. 10 Courthouse) is at 112 Broad Street, New London, CT 06320. Posted hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.. Phone: 860-443-8343. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in New London?
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.