Cumberland County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Cumberland County, Maine.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$175.00
E-filing
Permissive
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$120.00

At $175, the civil filing fee in Cumberland County is about the same as nearby counties (median $175 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Cumberland County Superior Court, Maine Judicial Branch (Clerk's Office)

Jennifer Cyr

205 Newbury Street, Portland, ME 04101

Self-Help & Jury

E-FilingPermissive

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Civil Complaint
$175.00
$175.00 (general civil action, Superior or District Court)
Small Claims
$70.00
$70.00 (small claims action, District Court; includes $15 mediation fee)
Divorce / Family
$120.00
$120.00 (entry of a family matter action, District Court Family Division)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Cumberland County?

    The civil filing fee in Cumberland County, Maine is $175.00 (general civil action, Superior or District Court)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Cumberland County?

    $70.00 (small claims action, District Court; includes $15 mediation fee)

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Cumberland County?

    $120.00 (entry of a family matter action, District Court Family Division)

  • Can I e-file court documents in Cumberland County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through ShareFile.

  • Is there a free online case search for Cumberland County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at researchmaine.tylerhost.net.

  • Where do I file court documents in Cumberland County?

    Filings go to the Cumberland County Superior Court, Maine Judicial Branch (Clerk's Office), located at 205 Newbury Street, Portland, ME 04101. You can reach the clerk at (207) 822-4200.

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