Albany County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Albany County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$5,000

Courts (3)

3 courthouses

Albany County has 3 independent courts

All Courts in Albany County

Albany City Court - Civil Part

24 Eagle Street

Albany, NY 12207

Serves: City of Albany

Phone: (518) 453-4640Hours: 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. excluding holidays

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Cohoes City Court

97 Mohawk Street

Cohoes, NY 12047

Serves: City of Cohoes

Phone: (518) 453-5501Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., payment window closes at 3:45 p.m. excluding holidays

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Watervliet City Court

2 - 15th Street

Watervliet, NY 12189

Serves: City of Watervliet

Phone: (518) 453-5550Hours: 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. excluding holidays

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How to File in Albany County

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File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

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File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

Important for Albany County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.

Ready to take action in Albany County?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

Read the demand letter guide

For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full New York small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.