Due to HVAC issues and high temperatures, the Amherst Courthouse on Church St. will be closed for the remainder of today (June 20, 2025). There will be no front counter service available. All scheduled matters have been moved to the Amherst Supreme Court on Victoria St. An update will be provided when available.

The Courthouses in Amherst

The Amherst courthouses serve Cumberland County. The Court Administration Office for all levels of court is located on the 3rd Floor of the Professional Centre on Church Street. The Supreme Court sits in the courthouse on Victoria Street E. 

Two-story stone courthouse in Amherst, Nova Scotia.
Square red brick professional centre building.

Amherst Courthouse

16 Church Street, Amherst, NS B4H 3A6

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Phone: 902-667-2256
Fax: (902) 667-1108

Supreme Court: AmherstSupreme@courts.ns.ca
Supreme Court (Family Division): AMHFC@courts.ns.ca
Provincial Court: AmherstProvincialCourt@courts.ns.ca

Registrars of Probate

Registrar: Tina Stubbert
Tina.Stubbert@courts.ns.ca
902-667-2256

 

Two-story stone courthouse.

Amherst Supreme Court

54 Victoria St. E., Amherst, NS B4H 3G5

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Phone: 902-667-2256
Fax: 902-667-1108