Washington County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Washington County, ME. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Machias area.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$10,000

Courts (2)

2 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Machias District Court

85 Court Street

Machias, ME 04654

Phone: (207) 255-3044Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. except for Court Holidays, Administrative Weeks and closings due to storms or emergencies.

Other Courthouse Locations

Calais District Court

382 South Street, Suite B

Calais, ME 04619

Serves: Calais, Alexander, Baileyville, Baring Plantation, Beddington, Charlotte, Cooper, Crawford, Danforth, Deblois, Grand Lake Stream Plantation, Marshfield, Meddybemps, Northfield, Passamaquoddy Indian Township Reserv., Princeton, Robbinston, Talmadge, Topsfield, Vanceboro, Waite, Wesley, Whitneyville, Unorganized Territory of North Washington County (based on Washington County Commissioner Districts and associated towns).

Phone: (207) 454-2055Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. except for Court Holidays, Administrative Weeks and closings due to storms or emergencies.

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How to File in Washington County

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File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

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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 take action in Washington County?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

Read the demand letter guide

For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Maine small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.