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Machias District Court

Filing information for Machias District Court in Machias, ME. Part of the Washington County small claims court system.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$10,000

Courthouse Details

Machias District Court

85 Court Street

Machias, ME 04654

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 526

Machias, ME 04654

Phone: (207) 255-3044Email: dc.staff.macdc@courts.maine.gov (Note: This email is for specific filings as permitted by Administrative Order PMO-SJC-3, not general public inquiries.)

Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. except for Court Holidays, Administrative Weeks and closings due to storms or emergencies.

Area Served

Machias, East Machias, Cutler, Dennysville, Eastport, Lubec, Passamaquoddy Pleasant Point Reserv., Pembroke, Perry, Whiting, Unorganized Territory of East Central Washington County, Addison, Beals, Cherryfield, Columbia, Columbia Falls, Harrington, Jonesboro, Jonesport, Machiasport, Milbridge, Roque Bluffs, Steuben (based on Washington County Commissioner Districts and associated towns).

How to File at Machias District Court

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.

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Data verified May 6, 2026.