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Albany City Court - Civil Part

Filing information for Albany City Court - Civil Part in Albany, NY. Part of the Albany County small claims court system.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$5,000

Courthouse Details

Albany City Court - Civil Part

24 Eagle Street

Albany, NY 12207

Phone: (518) 453-4640Fax: (518) 453-8679Email: AlbanyCivilCourt@nycourts.gov

Hours: 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. excluding holidays

Area Served

City of Albany

How to File at Albany City Court - Civil Part

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.

File by mail

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

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Data verified May 6, 2026.