Newport County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Newport County, RI. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Newport area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$5,000
Court
Murray Judicial Complex
Courthouse Location
Murray Judicial Complex
45 Washington Square
Newport, RI 02840
How to File in Newport 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.
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 Rhode Island small claims court guide →