Penobscot County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Penobscot County, ME. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Bangor area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$10,000
Courts (4)
4 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Bangor District Court
Penobscot Judicial Center, 78 Exchange Street
Bangor, ME 04401
Other Courthouse Locations
Lincoln District Court
52 Main Street
Lincoln, ME 04457
Millinocket District Court
207 Penobscot Avenue
Millinocket, ME 04462
Newport District Court (Temporarily Relocated)
Penobscot Judicial Center, 78 Exchange Street
Bangor, ME 04401
How to File in Penobscot 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 Maine small claims court guide →