In Worcester County, small claims cases up to $7,000 are heard by the Worcester District Court – Small Claims Session. Here is where it is, how to reach it and how to file.
Address: 225 Main St., Worcester, MA 01608 · Map
Phone: 508-831-2010
Online filing: available, per the court
11 courts hear small claims for towns in Worcester County, each serving specific cities and towns. This row: The Worcester District Court serves Auburn, Millbury, and Worcester. Others: Clinton District Court, Dudley District Court, East Brookfield District Court, Fitchburg District Court, Gardner District Court, Leominster District Court, Milford District Court, Orange District Court, Uxbridge District Court, Westborough District Court. File in the court that serves the town where you or the defendant lives, works or has a business. Each court's mass.gov page lists the towns it serves.
Court addresses, phones and hours change. Call the clerk before you go, and ask whether small claims are filed at this location.
The District Court or Boston Municipal Court where you or the defendant lives, works or has a business. Claims about an apartment can also be filed where it is; Housing Court takes only rental housing cases.
If the person or business you are suing is in another county, use that county's court instead. See all Massachusetts counties.
Small claims don't require a demand in general, but a consumer suing a business under the consumer protection law (Chapter 93A) must usually send a written demand letter at least 30 days before filing. Make a free demand letter.
Statement of Small Claim and Notice of Trial Get the form.
$40 for claims up to $500, $50 up to $2,000, $100 up to $5,000, and $150 above that (including car accident claims over $7,000). Filing online adds a $7 eFiling fee. Fee waiver: Affidavit of Indigency.
You don't serve the papers yourself. The court mails the Statement of Claim to the defendant: first-class mail in Massachusetts, certified mail out of state. If it comes back, the case can't go forward.
The court sets the trial date and mails it to both sides; the wait depends on the court. Bring receipts, photos, messages, the contract and your demand letter, with copies.
Want every detail? The full Massachusetts filing guide covers each stage with a checklist.
Open the filing guideSmall claims in Worcester County are filed with the Worcester District Court – Small Claims Session, 225 Main St., Worcester, MA 01608. Phone: 508-831-2010.
Up to $7,000. You can sue for up to $7,000. There's no limit for property damage from a car accident. Extra damages allowed by law, such as under the consumer protection law, can push the award above $7,000. Businesses collecting a debt must give extra account details and verify the defendant's address.
$40 for claims up to $500, $50 up to $2,000, $100 up to $5,000, and $150 above that (including car accident claims over $7,000). Filing online adds a $7 eFiling fee.
Yes. The court says online filing is available for small claims. Check the court website for the e-filing system and any fees.