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Money disputes up to $5,000 are settled in the Anne Arundel County small-claims court, which runs on simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
This page sets out the ceiling on claims, what the court charges, the courthouse that covers Anne Arundel County, how notice reaches the other party, the time limits, and the filing steps. Squabble can prepare and lodge the paperwork when you decide to go ahead.
There is more than one hub courthouse in Anne Arundel County. Which one takes a case turns on the defendant's address or the location of the dispute, matched by ZIP code.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Unsure where to file? The court publishes a locator that turns a ZIP code into a courthouse, and Squabble handles that step for you. Coverage is updated periodically, so verify before filing.
The nearest counties to Anne Arundel County are Prince George's County and Howard County. 2 courthouses serve Anne Arundel County, Annapolis District Court among them.
You can open a small claims case here online, without travelling to the courthouse to hand the papers in.
The small claims list is heard in person, at the courthouse itself.
Copies of the evidence go to the judge and to the other party, and some courts allow it to be sent in electronically beforehand.
Anne Arundel County, Maryland, with a population of 602,350, handles small claims through the Maryland Small Claims Court, which hears cases with a claim limit of $5,000. Two courthouses serve county residents. The Annapolis District Court sits at 251 Rowe Boulevard in Annapolis, 21401, and can be reached at (410) 260-1370. The District 7 Court of Maryland for Anne Arundel County - Glen Burnie is located at 7500 Ritchie Hwy in Glen Burnie, 21061, with a phone number of (410) 260-1800. Both courthouses are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and are closed Saturday and Sunday. The county covers communities including Arnold, Crofton, Davidsonville, Edgewater, Linthicum Heights, and Millersville, along with ZIP codes such as 21012, 21035, 21054, and 21090. It lies near Prince George's County, Howard County, and Queen Anne's County. Electronic filing is available. Court information is posted at https://www.courts.state.md.us/.
More than one location takes small claims here. The court matches a case to a location by address.
These 33 places sit inside Anne Arundel County:
Annapolis, Annapolis Junction, Arnold, Baltimore, Churchton, Crofton, Crownsville, Curtis Bay, Davidsonville, Deale, Edgewater, Fort George G Meade, Friendship, Galesville, Gambrills, Gibson Island, Glen Burnie, Hanover, Harmans, Harwood, Laurel, Linthicum Heights, Lothian, Mayo, Millersville, Odenton, Pasadena, Riva, Severn, Severna Park, Shady Side, Tracys Landing, West River.
Anne Arundel County has a population of roughly 602,350. Annapolis District Court sits about 12 miles from the Prince George's County courthouse in Hyattsville and 13 miles from the Howard County courthouse in Ellicott City.
Counties nearest to this one:
This is the part of the court built for ordinary money arguments. The procedure is stripped back, and there is a ceiling on the amount at stake.
Maximum claim
Two venues are usually open: where events took place, or where the other side is based.
One dispute cannot be broken into several cases to slip under the cap.
A small-claims judge generally orders one side to pay money; other kinds of orders belong in higher courts.
An attorney may appear at the hearing in Maryland, though nobody has to have one. The process assumes you will speak for yourself.
Where a party is under 18, the court appoints a guardian to act.
This state expects your supporting evidence to be submitted with the filing, not just brought to the hearing.
Over the limit? Claims over the cap can go two ways: cut to the limit and stay, or move to regular civil court at full value. Cutting it normally waives the excess.
They are the same across all 44 Anne Arundel County ZIP codes, from 20701 onward. These are the limits for Anne Arundel County, population about 602,350.
If someone owes you money, up to $5,000, small claims is built for it. These are the disputes residents bring most often.
Anne Arundel County takes in Annapolis, Annapolis Junction and Arnold and the rest of the county. Anne Arundel County has about 602,350 residents.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Fill in the claim, pick the courthouse that covers the dispute, and pay what the court charges.
Formal notice reaches the other party, who then has a window to respond or resolve it.
The hearing is informal and quick, sometimes by video, and the judge decides on the spot or sends the outcome later.
This is the route an Anne Arundel County case takes, whether it starts in 20701 or anywhere else among the county ZIP codes. Annapolis District Court publishes its counter hours; they are listed on this page.
After you file, the other party must be formally notified. This is called service of process. You generally cannot serve the papers yourself. The usual route in Maryland is delivery arranged by the court or email service where the court allows it.
The options usually include a sheriff or constable, a licensed process server, certified mail sent by the clerk, or any adult with no stake in the case. What is allowed, and what it costs, differs from county to county.
How long before the hearing notice must be given is set by the court. That deadline arrives with your hearing date.
A completed proof of service records who delivered the papers and when, and it is filed with the court beforehand.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
An Anne Arundel County address carries one of its 44 ZIP codes, 20701, 20711 and 20724 among them. Addresses in Anne Arundel County include places such as Annapolis, Annapolis Junction and Arnold.
Every claim carries a filing window that opens when the dispute happens. Once it closes, the court can turn the case away.
| Type of claim | Filing deadline |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 3 years |
| Oral contract | 3 years |
| Property damage | 3 years |
| Personal injury | 3 years |
They do not change from one Anne Arundel County ZIP code to another, 20701 included. Anne Arundel County, population about 602,350, is covered by the table above.
Money owed under a contract in Maryland generally accrues interest at 6% per year before judgment (Md. Code Com. Law §12-102).
Interest can be calculated before filing using the Squabble interest calculator.
Anne Arundel County is under the same state rate as nearby Prince George's County and Howard County. It is the same rate across all 44 Anne Arundel County ZIP codes.
Make sure the claim is under the maximum and that the limitation period has not expired.
Identify the party precisely, lay out what occurred, and show the arithmetic behind the total.
File at the Anne Arundel County hub courthouse for your dispute's ZIP code, or e-file, and pay the $34 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
After the hearing date is issued, arrange delivery of the papers and file the proof with the court.
Sort the documents and exhibits in advance so they can be handed up in order.
Attend the hearing, in person or by video if that is offered, make your case, and receive the outcome.
Describe the dispute to Eleanor. Squabble drafts the paperwork, puts it through a Triple-Check™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and lodges it with the court.
Start for FREE →Claim form starts the case · Proof of service shows the defendant was notified · Fee waiver if you qualify. Exact form names vary by court; Squabble prepares the right ones for your courthouse.
Anne Arundel County has a population of about 602,350. Annapolis, Annapolis Junction and Arnold are among the places in Anne Arundel County that filings come from.
Expect a short, informal hearing in which the judge asks the questions. Most people present their own case.
Annapolis, Annapolis Junction and Arnold are among the Anne Arundel County places a hearing can draw parties from. Anne Arundel County hearings are held at one of its 2 listed courthouses, depending on where the case is filed.
A judgment says what is owed. Getting hold of the money is the next stage, and the enforcement options open to you depend on the state.
Wage garnishment, where the state permits it, sends part of the debtor's pay toward the judgment.
Money in the debtor's bank account can be seized under a levy the court orders.
Recording the judgment with the county can place a lien on the debtor's real property.
There is also an examination procedure: the debtor is ordered to attend and give sworn answers about earnings and assets. Interest normally accrues at the statutory rate until payment.
Annapolis, Annapolis Junction and Arnold are among the Anne Arundel County places a judgment debtor may live in. Prince George's County and Howard County are the counties nearest to Anne Arundel County.
Information reviewed August 2026. Courts change fees, limits and procedures, so check the current details before filing.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares your demand letter and court-ready documents, Triple-Checks them for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your Anne Arundel County case for you.
