Dover-Foxcroft District Court
Filing information for Dover-Foxcroft District Court in Dover-Foxcroft, ME. Part of the Piscataquis 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
Dover-Foxcroft District Court
159 East Main Street, Suite 21
Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Area Served
Piscataquis County (cases can be filed where facts occurred, defendant resides/has principal place of business, or defendant's registered agent is located)
How to File at Dover-Foxcroft District Court
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing is available for small claims cases where Maine eCourts and eFiling has been implemented. It is optional for most self-represented parties and mandatory for attorneys where available. The system is being phased in across the state.
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 guideSmall claims rules in Maine
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 Dover-Foxcroft 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 Piscataquis County?
Small claims cases in Piscataquis 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 Dover-Foxcroft 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 Dover-Foxcroft District Court, and when is it open?
Dover-Foxcroft District Court is at 159 East Main Street, Suite 21, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04426. Posted hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Phone: (207) 564-2240. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Dover-Foxcroft?
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.