The correct Moscow magistrates’ court district depends on the complete address, including the street, building number, block and structure. Static contact tables become outdated quickly, so the official Moscow service should be used immediately before filing.
Enter the complete Moscow address in the official territorial-jurisdiction service. It identifies the court district; then verify the district number, current address, contacts, office hours and filing method on the official magistrates’ portal.
court districts
The total displayed by the official Moscow magistrates’ portal when checked on 9 August 2026.
judicial regions
The magistrates’ districts are organised within Moscow district-court boundaries.
complete address
Include the building, block and structure where they form part of the address.
Official court-district search
The service is maintained by Moscow’s official magistrates’ portal and is the primary source for identifying the district and current contact details. The interface is in Russian.
Search by addressHow to identify the correct district
Check subject-matter jurisdiction
First confirm that the claim is within a magistrate judge’s legal competence.
Identify the territorial rule
A civil claim is generally filed at the defendant’s address, but Russian law also provides alternative, exclusive and contractual jurisdiction.
Enter the complete address
Use the street, building, block and structure. Searching only by administrative district may produce the wrong court.
Verify current details
Check the reception address, telephone, email, office hours and filing method on the official district page immediately before filing.
Moscow judicial regions
The official Moscow courts portal groups territorial jurisdiction under the following 35 district courts:
What to verify before filing
- the court-district number and judicial region;
- the current reception and postal address;
- office hours and the available filing method;
- subject-matter and territorial jurisdiction;
- the court fee and current payment details.
Frequently asked questions
Can the district be identified from the Moscow administrative district alone?
Not reliably. Boundaries follow particular streets and buildings, so the official service requires a complete address.
Whose address should be used?
The defendant’s address is generally relevant, but special jurisdiction rules apply to certain claims. Identify the applicable procedural rule first.
Why can an old document show a different court district?
Court structures and boundaries have changed. Use the current official search result for a new filing rather than an old payment form or saved table.
Where can case information be checked?
The official portal provides a separate case search in Russian.
Official sources
- Official Moscow magistrates’ portal.
- Official territorial-jurisdiction search.
- Official Moscow courts portal: territorial jurisdiction.
- Chapter 3 of the Russian Civil Procedure Code.
Related guidance
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