Cayuga County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Cayuga County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Cayuga County courts
$5,000
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.
Cayuga County has 28 independent courts
All Courts in Cayuga County
Auburn City Court
Historic Old Post Office Building, 157 Genesee Street
Auburn, NY 13021
Serves: City of Auburn
Aurelius Town Court
1241 W Genesee Street Road
Auburn, NY 13021
Serves: Town of Aurelius
Brutus Town Court
9021 N Seneca Street
Weedsport, NY 13166
Serves: Town of Brutus
Cato Town Court
11320 Short Cut Road
Cato, NY 13033
Serves: Town of Cato
Conquest Town Court
1289 Fuller Road
Port Byron, NY 13140
Serves: Town of Conquest
Fleming Town Court
2433 Dublin Road
Auburn, NY 13021
Serves: Town of Fleming
Genoa Town Court
1000 Bartnick Road
Genoa, NY 13071
Serves: Town of Genoa
Ira Town Court
2487 W. Main Street
Cato, NY 13033
Serves: Town of Ira
Ledyard Town Court
1099 Poplar Ridge Road
Aurora, NY 13026
Serves: Town of Ledyard
Locke Town Court
900 Main Street
Locke, NY 13092
Serves: Town of Locke
Mentz Town Court
14 Sponable Drive
Port Byron, NY 13140
Serves: Town of Mentz
Meridian Village Court
11320 Short Cut Road
Cato, NY 13033
Serves: Village of Meridian
Montezuma Town Court
8102 Dock Street
Montezuma, NY 13117
Serves: Town of Montezuma
Moravia Town Court
48 W Cayuga Street
Moravia, NY 13118
Serves: Town of Moravia
Moravia Village Court
48 West Cayuga Street
Moravia, NY 13118
Serves: Village of Moravia
Niles Town Court
5921 New Hope Road
Moravia, NY 13118
Serves: Town of Niles
Owasco Town Court
2 Bristol Avenue
Auburn, NY 13021
Serves: Town of Owasco
Port Byron Village Court
52 Utica Street
Port Byron, NY 13140
Serves: Village of Port Byron
Scipio Town Court
3705 State Route 34
Scipio Center, NY 13147
Serves: Town of Scipio
Sempronius Town Court
2481 State Route 41A
Moravia, NY 13118
Serves: Town of Sempronius
Sennett Town Court
6931 East Genesee Street
Auburn, NY 13021
Serves: Town of Sennett
Springport Town Court
8590 State Route 326
Union Springs, NY 13160
Serves: Town of Springport
Sterling Town Court
1290 State Route 104A
Sterling, NY 13156
Serves: Town of Sterling
Summerhill Town Court
4900 State Route 90
Locke, NY 13092
Serves: Town of Summerhill
Throop Town Court
7428 Beech Tree Road
Auburn, NY 13021
Serves: Town of Throop
Venice Town Court
2444 State Route 34
Venice Center, NY 13161
Serves: Town of Venice
Victory Town Court
13432 State Route 38
Red Creek, NY 13143
Serves: Town of Victory
Weedsport Village Court
8892 South Street
Weedsport, NY 13166
Serves: Village of Weedsport
How to File in Cayuga 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 Cayuga County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Cayuga 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 Cayuga 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 Cayuga County?
Small claims cases in Cayuga County are limited to $5,000. 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 Cayuga County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Cayuga 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 Cayuga 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.