Hampshire County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-30
Civil filing fee
$240
E-filing
Permissive
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$200

At $240, the civil filing fee in Hampshire County is about the same as nearby counties (median $240 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Hampshire County Superior Court - Clerk of Courts (civil); Hampshire Probate and Family Court - Register of Probate (family)

Daniel R. Carey (Clerk of Courts, Superior Court); Mark Ames (Register of Probate)

15 Gothic St., Northampton, MA 01060
E-FilingPermissive

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Civil Complaint
$240
$240 per plaintiff, plus $20 security fee and $15 surcharge ($275 total)
Small Claims
$40
$40 (up to $500); $50 ($501-$2,000); $100 ($2,001-$5,000); $150 ($5,001-$7,000) (District Court)
Divorce / Family
$200
$200 divorce complaint plus $15 surcharge ($215 total)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Hampshire County, Massachusetts is $240 per plaintiff, plus $20 security fee and $15 surcharge ($275 total)

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

    $40 (up to $500); $50 ($501-$2,000); $100 ($2,001-$5,000); $150 ($5,001-$7,000) (District Court)

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

    $200 divorce complaint plus $15 surcharge ($215 total)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through eFileMA. It is mandatory for attorneys.

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at mass.gov.

  • Where do I file court documents in Hampshire County?

    Filings go to the Hampshire County Superior Court - Clerk of Courts (civil); Hampshire Probate and Family Court - Register of Probate (family), located at 15 Gothic St., Northampton, MA 01060. You can reach the clerk at (413) 584-5810.

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