Process service and court filing in Cumberland County, Maine

Courts we file and serve in

3 Cumberland County courthouses

E-filing required
Permissive (attorneys may opt-in to submit certain filings via ShareFile)
E-filing system
ShareFile (Maine Judicial Branch, attorney opt-in)
E-filing portal
Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee
$175.00 (general civil action, Superior or District Court)
Small claims fee
$70.00 (small claims action, District Court; includes $15 mediation fee)
Family law petition fee
$120.00 (entry of a family matter action, District Court Family Division)
Fee schedule
Court fee schedule
Case lookup
Court case search
Bridgton District Court3 Chase St, Suite 2, Bridgton, ME 04009(207) 647-3535Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Small Claims, Eviction
Portland District Court205 Newbury St, Ground Floor, Portland, ME 04101(207) 822-4200Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Small Claims, Eviction
Cumberland County Superior Court205 Newbury St, Portland, ME 04101(207) 822-4200Civil, Criminal

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Cumberland County court information on 1Court

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Common questions

Is e-filing required in Cumberland County?

1Court lists e-filing in Cumberland County as: Permissive (attorneys may opt-in to submit certain filings via ShareFile). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Cumberland County courthouses hear civil cases?

Bridgton District Court, Portland District Court, Cumberland County Superior Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Cumberland County?

$175.00 (general civil action, Superior or District Court), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Cumberland County?

Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.

How is Cumberland County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

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