Bangor District Court
Filing information for Bangor District Court in Bangor, ME. Part of the Penobscot County small claims court system.
Small claims in Maine — the numbers that apply at this court
$10,000
maximum claim
$50
filing fee (published)
6 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Maine small claims guide · The form that starts a case (SC-001): every field explained.
Courthouse Details
Bangor District Court
Penobscot Judicial Center, 78 Exchange Street
Bangor, ME 04401
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
How to File at Bangor District Court
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: eFiling is available in Bangor District Court for small claims cases. [cite: 13 (previous search), 21 (previous search), 31 (previous search)] It is mandatory for attorneys, governmental agencies, and parties who file more than six cases in a year where eFiling is available, and optional for most other filers. [cite: 11 (previous search), 13 (previous search), 21 (previous search), 31 (previous search), 34 (previous search)] Self-represented parties may use Guide & File. [cite: 11 (previous search), 16 (previous search), 21 (previous search)]
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?
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How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $10,000.
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
6 yrs written contract · 6 yrs oral contract · 6 yrs property damage · 6 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at Bangor District Court?
Filing fees in Maine are set by the state and are $50. If you can't afford the fee, Maine 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 Penobscot County?
Small claims cases in Penobscot County are limited to $10,000. 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 Bangor District Court?
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 Bangor District Court, and when is it open?
Bangor District Court is at Penobscot Judicial Center, 78 Exchange Street, Bangor, ME 04401. Posted hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Phone: (207) 561-2300. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Bangor?
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.