Maryland · Talbot County

Small Claims Court in Talbot County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Local Courts

Where to file small claims in Talbot County

Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.

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Talbot County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Easton
Talbot District Court
108 W. Dover Street, Easton, MD, 21601
(410) 819-5850

Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.

Small claims filings from Talbot County are handled at Talbot District Court in Easton. Talbot County covers 16 ZIP codes, including the Bozman, Claiborne and Cordova areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Talbot County

Small claims in Talbot County

Residents of Talbot County, Maryland, who wish to bring a small claims case do so through the Maryland Small Claims Court, which handles claims up to $5,000. Cases in this county are heard at the Talbot District Court, located at 108 W. Dover Street in Easton, 21601. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. The court can be reached by telephone at (410) 819-5850, and additional information is available at http://www.courts.state.md.us/district/. Electronic filing is available. The county has a population of 38,244 and covers communities including Easton, Saint Michaels, Oxford, Trappe, Cordova, Tilghman, Royal Oak, and Wye Mills, along with ZIP codes such as 21601, 21654, 21663, and 21673. Talbot County lies near Caroline County, Queen Anne's County, and Dorchester County, each of which has its own courts. The Talbot District Court accepts and processes small claims filings and schedules hearings in those cases.

Where Talbot County hears these cases

Talbot District Court

108 W. Dover Street, Easton, MD 21601
Hours
Monday to Friday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Talbot County at a glance

Population38,244
Court sits inEaston
Court systemMaryland Small Claims Court
Claim limit$5,000
ZIP codes in county16
Towns and cities15
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Talbot County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Bozman, Claiborne, Cordova, Easton, Mcdaniel, Neavitt, Newcomb, Oxford, Royal Oak, Saint Michaels, Sherwood, Tilghman, Trappe, Wittman, Wye Mills.

ZIP codes:

21601216062161221624216252164721652216532165421662216632166521671216732167621679

Talbot County in context

About 38,244 people live in Talbot County. Talbot District Court, in Easton, is about 9 miles from the Queen Anne's County courthouse in Centreville and 7 miles from the Dorchester County courthouse in Cambridge.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Talbot County

$5,000
Maximum claim
$5,000 maximum
$34–$40
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Available
E-filing
File electronically
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required

Rules set by Maryland

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Talbot County

Filing fee
$34–$40
File online
Yes, this court accepts small-claims filings online
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Talbot County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $5,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$34–$40.
Where do you file?+
At Talbot District Court.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Talbot District Court, 108 W. Dover Street, Easton, MD 21601. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (410) 819-5850.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Bozman, Claiborne, Cordova, Easton, Mcdaniel, Neavitt, Newcomb, Oxford, Royal Oak, Saint Michaels, Sherwood, Tilghman, Trappe, Wittman, Wye Mills.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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