Cattaraugus County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Cattaraugus County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Cattaraugus County courts
$10,000
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.
Cattaraugus County has 39 independent courts
All Courts in Cattaraugus County
Allegany Town Court
3790 Birch Run Road
Allegany, NY 14706
Serves: Town of Allegany
Allegany Village Court
106 East Main Street
Allegany, NY 14706
Serves: Village of Allegany
Ashford Town Court
9377 Route 240
West Valley, NY 14171
Serves: Town of Ashford
Carrollton Town Court
640 Main Street, Suite 3
Limestone, NY 14753
Serves: Town of Carrollton
Coldspring Town Court
2604 Lebanon Road
Steamburg, NY 14783
Serves: Town of Coldspring
Conewango Town Court
4762 Route 241, Town Highway Building
Conewango Valley, NY 14726
Serves: Town of Conewango
Dayton Town Court
9100 Route 62
South Dayton, NY 14138
Serves: Town of Dayton
East Otto Town Court
9014 East Otto-Springville Road
East Otto, NY 14729
Serves: Town of East Otto
Ellicottville Town Court
Serves: Town of Ellicottville
Ellicottville Village Court
1 West Washington Street
Ellicottville, NY 14731
Serves: Village of Ellicottville
Farmersville Town Court
8693 Lake Avenue
Franklinville, NY 14737
Serves: Town of Farmersville
Franklinville Town Court
11 Park Square
Franklinville, NY 14737
Serves: Town of Franklinville
Freedom Town Court
1188 Eagle Street
Sandusky, NY 14133
Serves: Town of Freedom
Great Valley Town Court
Serves: Town of Great Valley
Hinsdale Town Court
4129 Route 16N
Hinsdale, NY 14743
Serves: Town of Hinsdale
Humphrey Town Court
4500 Humphrey Road
Great Valley, NY 14741
Serves: Town of Humphrey
Ischua Town Court
1850 Mill Street
Ischua, NY 14743
Serves: Town of Ischua
Leon Town Court
12195 New Albion Road, Town Hall
Leon, NY 14751
Serves: Town of Leon
Limestone Village Court
Serves: Village of Limestone
Little Valley Town Court
201 Third Street
Little Valley, NY 14755
Serves: Town of Little Valley
Lyndon Town Court
852 Lyndon Center Road
Cuba, NY 14727
Serves: Town of Lyndon
Machias Town Court
9588 Maple Avenue, Town Hall
Machias, NY 14101
Serves: Town of Machias
Mansfield Town Court
7660 Hollister Hill
Little Valley, NY 14755
Serves: Town of Mansfield
Napoli Town Court
4672 Route 241
Little Valley, NY 14755
Serves: Town of Napoli
New Albion Town Court
9067 New Albion Road
Cattaraugus, NY 14719
Serves: Town of New Albion
Olean City Court
101 East State Street
Olean, NY 14760
Serves: City of Olean
Olean Town Court
2694 Route 16 N.
Olean, NY 14760
Serves: Town of Olean
Otto Town Court
9424 Otto-East Otto Road
Cattaraugus, NY 14719
Serves: Town of Otto
Perrysburg Town Court
10460 Peck Hill Road, Town Hall
Perrysburg, NY 14129
Serves: Town of Perrysburg
Persia Town Court
8 West Main Street
Gowanda, NY 14070
Serves: Town of Persia
Portville Town Court
1102 Portville-Olean Road
Portville, NY 14770
Serves: Town of Portville
Portville Village Court
1 South Main Street
Portville, NY 14770
Serves: Village of Portville
Randolph Town Court
72 Main Street
Randolph, NY 14772
Serves: Town of Randolph
Red House Town Court
8642 Lockto Hollow Road
Salamanca, NY 14779
Serves: Town of Red House
Salamanca City Court
225 Wildwood Avenue
Salamanca, NY 14779
Serves: City of Salamanca
Salamanca Town Court
Town Hall, 4295 Center Street Ext.
Salamanca, NY 14779
Serves: Town of Salamanca
South Dayton Village Court
17 Park Street
South Dayton, NY 14138
Serves: Village of South Dayton
South Valley Town Court
11888 Saw Mill Run Road
Frewsburg, NY 14738
Serves: Town of South Valley
Yorkshire Town Court
82 S Main St
Delevan, NY 14042
Serves: Town of Yorkshire
How to File in Cattaraugus 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 Cattaraugus County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Cattaraugus 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 Cattaraugus 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 Cattaraugus County?
Small claims cases in Cattaraugus County are limited to $10,000. 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 Cattaraugus County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Cattaraugus 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 Cattaraugus 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.