Allegany County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Allegany County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Allegany County courts
$3,000
maximum claim
from $15
filing fee (published, varies by claim)
3–6 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
No
e-filing — file in person or by mail
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full New York small claims guide · The form that starts a case (CIV-SC-50): every field explained.
Allegany County has 39 independent courts
All Courts in Allegany County
Alfred Town Court
6340 Shaw Road
Alfred Station, NY 14803
Serves: Town of Alfred municipality
Alfred Village Court
7 West University Street
Alfred, NY 14802
Serves: Village of Alfred municipality
Allen Town Court
4949 Klein Road
Fillmore, NY 14735
Serves: Town of Allen municipality
Alma Town Court
5838 Allen Street
Allentown, NY 14707
Serves: Town of Alma municipality
Almond Town Justice Court
1 Marvin Lane
Almond, NY 14804
Serves: Town of Almond municipality
Amity Town Court
1 Schuyler Street
Belmont, NY 14813
Serves: Town of Amity municipality
Andover Town Court
22 East Greenwood Street
Andover, NY 14806
Serves: Town of Andover municipality
Andover Village Court
22 East Greenwood Street
Andover, NY 14806
Serves: Village of Andover municipality
Angelica Town Court
49 Park Circle
Angelica, NY 14709
Serves: Town of Angelica municipality
Angelica Village Court
49 Park Circle
Angelica, NY 14709
Serves: Village of Angelica municipality
Belfast Town Court
13 Merton Avenue
Belfast, NY 14711
Serves: Town of Belfast municipality
Belmont Village Court
1 Schuyler Street
Belmont, NY 14813
Serves: Village of Belmont municipality
Birdsall Town Court
9423 County Road 15B
Canaseraga, NY 14822
Serves: Town of Birdsall municipality
Bolivar Town Court
252 Main Street
Bolivar, NY 14715
Serves: Town of Bolivar municipality
Bolivar Village Court
252 Main Street
Bolivar, NY 14715
Serves: Village of Bolivar municipality
Burns Town Court
1682 Route 70
Canaseraga, NY 14822
Serves: Town of Burns municipality
Canaseraga Village Court
1682 State Route 70
Canaseraga, NY 14822
Serves: Village of Canaseraga municipality
Caneadea Town Court
8911 State Route 19
Caneadea, NY 14717
Serves: Town of Caneadea municipality
Centerville Town Court
Centerville Town Hall
Centerville, NY 14029
Serves: Town of Centerville municipality
Clarksville Town Court
Clarksville Town Hall
West Clarksville, NY 14786
Serves: Town of Clarksville municipality
Cuba Town Court
5 Bull Street
Cuba, NY 14727
Serves: Town of Cuba municipality
Friendship Town Court
50 West Main Street
Friendship, NY 14739
Serves: Town of Friendship municipality
Genesee Town Court
8296 Main Street
Little Genesee, NY 14754
Serves: Town of Genesee municipality
Granger Town Court
8630 State Route 243
Fillmore, NY 14735
Serves: Town of Granger municipality
Grove Town Court
2275 County Road 24
Swain, NY 14884
Serves: Town of Grove municipality
Hume Town Justice Court
10842 Claybed Road
Fillmore, NY 14735
Serves: Town of Hume municipality
Independence Town Court
8839 State Route 248
Andover, NY 14806
Serves: Town of Independence municipality
New Hudson Town Court
8561 Tibbets Hill, Route 305
Black Creek, NY 14714
Serves: Town of New Hudson municipality
Richburg Village Court
8561 Tibbets Hill, Route 305
Black Creek, NY 14714
Serves: Village of Richburg municipality
Rushford Town Court
8999 Main Street
Rushford, NY 14777
Serves: Town of Rushford municipality
Scio Town Court
Community Building 4355 County Road 10
Scio, NY 14880
Serves: Town of Scio municipality
Town of Allegany Court
3790 Birch Run Road
Allegany, NY 14706
Serves: Town of Allegany municipality
Village of Allegany Court
106 East Main Street
Allegany, NY 14706
Serves: Village of Allegany municipality
Ward Town Court
4355 County Road 10
Scio, NY 14880
Serves: Town of Ward municipality
Wellsville Town Court
46 South Main Street
Wellsville, NY 14895
Serves: Town of Wellsville municipality
Wellsville Village Court
46 South Main Street
Wellsville, NY 14895
Serves: Village of Wellsville municipality
West Almond Town Court
1000 County Road 2B
Almond, NY 14804
Serves: Town of West Almond municipality
Willing Town Court
1481 State Route 19
Wellsville, NY 14895
Serves: Town of Willing municipality
Wirt Town Court
8630 State Route 243
Fillmore, NY 14735
Serves: Town of Wirt municipality
How to File in Allegany County
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
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 Allegany County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Allegany County?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideSmall claims rules in New York
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $10,000 · businesses up to $10,000.
NYC: $10,000 limit. City courts outside NYC: $5,000. Town and village courts: $3,000. Businesses file in Commercial Small Claims ($10,000 limit in NYC).
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
6 yrs written contract · 6 yrs oral contract · 3 yrs property damage · 3 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case in Allegany County?
Filing fees in New York are set by the state and run from $15 to $20, depending on how much you're claiming. If you can't afford the fee, New York offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Allegany County?
Small claims cases in Allegany County are limited to $3,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online in Allegany County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Allegany County. You'll file in person or by mail. Check with the clerk before you make the trip, in case that's changed.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Allegany County?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.