Essex County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Essex County, Massachusetts.

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Verified from official sources · 2026-07

Clerk of Court

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)

(978) 744-5500 (Superior); (978) 744-1020 (Probate & Family)Essex.clerksoffice@jud.state.ma.us
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Filing Fees
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Civil Complaint
$275.00
$275.00 (Superior Court civil complaint: $240 filing + $20 security + $15 surcharge, G.L. c. 262)
Divorce / Family
$215.00
$215.00 (Complaint for Divorce: $200 filing + $15 surcharge)