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 Yarmouth

The main courthouse is located in Yarmouth. There is also a satellite courthouse in Barrington. Effective April 1, 2024, the satellite courthouse previously located in Shelburne will no longer be in use.  

Brick and glass building under a blue sky.
Brick and glass building under a blue sky.

Yarmouth Courthouse

164 Main Street, Yarmouth, NS B5A 1C2

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

Phone: 902-742-0500
Fax: 902-742-0678

Supreme Court

Phone: 902-742-4142
Fax: 902-742-0678

Email: SCYarmouth@courts.ns.ca

Supreme Court (Family Division)

Phone: 902-742-0550
Fax: 902-742-0678

Email: yarmouthfamilycourt@courts.ns.ca

Provincial Court

Phone: 902-742-0500
Fax: 902-742-0678

Email: YarmouthProvincialCourt@courts.ns.ca

Small Claims Phone: 902-742-0774


Registrars of Probate

Registrar: Eileen Doucet
Eileen.Doucet@courts.ns.ca
902-742-5469

Brick building with a flagpole out front.

Barrington Courthouse

2447 Nova Scotia Trunk 3, Barrington, NS B0W 1E0

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (only when Provincial Court matters are scheduled)

Phone: 902-742-0500