CivilCriminal
Essex County Superior Court
Address
56 Federal St, Salem, 01970
Phone
Essex County courts
Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.
Reviewed Jul 30, 2026 · Official sources
Filing fees
Official fee schedule| Filing type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Civil lawsuit | $15 to $275 |
| Divorce / family | $15 to $215 |
Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $275, the civil filing fee in Essex County is about the same as nearby counties (median $275 across 4 nearby counties).
Clerk & court records
Essex County Superior Court, Clerk of Courts (civil); Essex Probate and Family Court (divorce)
Thomas H. Driscoll, Jr. (Clerk, Superior Court); Pamela A. Casey O'Brien (Register, Probate & Family)
Essex County Superior Court (J. Michael Ruane Judicial Center) · Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Courthouses in Essex County
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Essex County Superior Court - Lawrence
Address
43 Appleton Way, Lawrence, 01841
Phone
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Essex County Superior Court - Newburyport
Address
145 High St, Newburyport, 01950
Phone
ProbateFamily
Essex Probate and Family Court
Address
36 Federal St, Salem, 01970
Phone
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Gloucester District Court
Address
197 Main St, Gloucester, 01930
Phone
CivilCriminalSmall ClaimsEvictionTraffic
Haverhill District Court
Address
45 Ginty Boulevard, Haverhill, 01831
Phone
CivilCriminalSmall ClaimsEvictionTraffic
Ipswich District Court
Address
188 State St, Newburyport, 01950
Phone
CivilCriminalSmall ClaimsEvictionTraffic
Lawrence District Court
Address
2 Appleton St, Lawrence, 01840
Phone
Juvenile
Lawrence Juvenile Court
Address
2 Appleton St, Lawrence, 01840
Phone
ProbateFamily
Lawrence Probate and Family Court
Address
2 Appleton St, Lawrence, 01840
Phone
CivilCriminalSmall ClaimsEvictionTraffic
Lynn District Court
Address
580 Essex St, Lynn, 01901
Phone
Juvenile
Lynn Juvenile Court
Address
139 Central Ave, Lynn, 01901
Phone
CivilCriminalSmall ClaimsEvictionTraffic
Newburyport District Court
Address
188 State St, Newburyport, 01950
Phone
Juvenile
Newburyport Juvenile Court
Address
188 State St, Route 1 Traffic Circle, Newburyport, 01950
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Northeast Housing Court - Lawrence Session
Address
2 Appleton St, 2nd Floor, Lawrence, 01840
Phone
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Northeast Housing Court - Lynn Session (sits in Salem)
Address
56 Federal St, Salem, 01970
Phone
EvictionCivilSmall Claims
Northeast Housing Court - Salem Session
Address
56 Federal St, Salem, 01970
Phone
CivilCriminalSmall ClaimsEvictionTraffic
Peabody District Court
Address
1 Lowell St, Peabody, 01960
Phone
CivilCriminalSmall ClaimsEvictionTraffic
Salem District Court
Address
56 Federal St, Salem, 01970
Phone
Juvenile
Salem Juvenile Court
Address
56 Federal St, Salem, 01970
Phone
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Official links
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to file a civil case in Essex County?
The civil filing fee in Essex County, Massachusetts is $275.00 (Superior Court civil complaint: $240 filing + $20 security + $15 surcharge, G.L. c. 262)
How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Essex County?
$215.00 (Complaint for Divorce: $200 filing + $15 surcharge)
Can I e-file court documents in Essex County?
Yes. E-filing is available through eFileMA. It is mandatory for attorneys.
Is there a free online case search for Essex County?
Yes. You can look up cases online at mass.gov.
Where do I file court documents in Essex County?
Filings go to the Essex County Superior Court, Clerk of Courts (civil); Essex Probate and Family Court (divorce), located at 56 Federal St, Salem, MA 01970. You can reach the clerk at (978) 744-5500 (Superior); (978) 744-1020 (Probate & Family)