Chemung County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Chemung County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Chemung 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.
Chemung County has 15 independent courts
All Courts in Chemung County
Ashland Town Court
3663 Sixth Street
Wellsburg, NY 14894
Serves: Town of Ashland
Baldwin Town Court
622 Breesport N Chemung Rd
Lowman, NY 14861
Serves: Town of Baldwin
Big Flats Town Court
476 Maple Street
Big Flats, NY 14814
Serves: Town of Big Flats
Catlin Town Court
1448 Chambers Rd
Beaver Dams, NY 14812
Serves: Town of Catlin
Chemung Town Court
48 Rotary Road Extension
Chemung, NY 14825
Serves: Town of Chemung
Elmira City Court
317 E. Church Street, 2nd floor
Elmira, NY 14901
Serves: Chemung County
Elmira Heights Village Court
215 Elmwood Ave
Elmira Heights, NY 14903
Serves: Village of Elmira Heights
Elmira Town Court
1255 W. Water Street
Elmira, NY 14905
Serves: Town of Elmira
Erin Town Court
1138 Breesport Road
Erin, NY 14838
Serves: Town of Erin
Horseheads Town Court
150 Wygant Rd
Horseheads, NY 14845
Serves: Town of Horseheads
Horseheads Village Court
202 South Main St
Horseheads, NY 14845
Serves: Village of Horseheads
Southport Town Court
1139 Pennsylvania Avenue
Elmira, NY 14904
Serves: Town of Southport
Van Etten Town Court
83 Main Street
PO Box 177, NY 14889
Serves: Town of Van Etten
Veteran Town Court
4049 Watkins Road
Millport, NY 14864
Serves: Town of Veteran
Wellsburg Village Court
3663 6th Street
Wellsburg, NY 14894
Serves: Village of Wellsburg
How to File in Chemung 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 Chemung County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Chemung 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 Chemung 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 Chemung County?
Small claims cases in Chemung 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 Chemung County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Chemung 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 Chemung 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.