Chenango County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Chenango County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Chenango 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.
Chenango County has 27 independent courts
All Courts in Chenango County
Afton Town Court
204B County Road 39
Afton, NY 13730
Serves: Town of Afton
Afton Village Court
19 Court Street
Afton, NY 13730
Serves: Village of Afton
Bainbridge Town Court
15 North Main Street
Bainbridge, NY 13733
Serves: Town of Bainbridge
Columbus Town Court
4340 State Highway 80
Sherburne, NY 13460
Serves: Town of Columbus
Coventry Town Court
1839 State Highway 235
Greene, NY 13778
Serves: Town of Coventry
Earlville Village Court
8 North Main Street
Earlville, NY 13332
Serves: Village of Earlville
German Town Court
157 County Road 32A
Norwich, NY 13815
Serves: Town of German
Greene Town Court
51 Genesee Street
Greene, NY 13778
Serves: Town of Greene
Greene Village Court
49 Genesee Street
Greene, NY 13778
Serves: Village of Greene
Guilford Town Court
223 Marble Road
Guilford, NY 13780
Serves: Town of Guilford
Lincklaen Town Court
568 Union Valley-Lincklaen Road
Pitcher, NY 13136
Serves: Town of Lincklaen
McDonough Town Court
1178 County Road 5
McDonough, NY 13801
Serves: Town of McDonough
New Berlin Town Court
30 North Main Street
New Berlin, NY 13411
Serves: Town of New Berlin
North Norwich Town Court
188 County Road 23
North Norwich, NY 13814
Serves: Town of North Norwich
Norwich City Court
One Court Plaza
Norwich, NY 13815
Serves: City of Norwich
Norwich Town Court
157 County Road 32A
Norwich, NY 13815
Serves: Town of Norwich
Otselic Town Court
133 County Road 13
Otselic, NY 13155
Serves: Town of Otselic
Oxford Town Court
20 Lafayette Park
Oxford, NY 13830
Serves: Town of Oxford
Oxford Village Court
20 Lafayette Park
Oxford, NY 13830
Serves: Village of Oxford
Pharsalia Town Court
1040 County Road 8
McDonough, NY 13801
Serves: Town of Pharsalia
Pitcher Town Court
145 Town Hall Road
Pitcher, NY 13136
Serves: Town of Pitcher
Plymouth Town Court
3461 State Highway 23
South Plymouth, NY 13844
Serves: Town of Plymouth
Preston Town Court
685 Tamarac Road
Oxford, NY 13830
Serves: Town of Preston
Sherburne Town Court
1 Canal Street
Sherburne, NY 13460
Serves: Town of Sherburne
Sherburne Village Court
1 Canal Street
Sherburne, NY 13460
Serves: Village of Sherburne
Smithville Town Court
5285 State Highway 41
Smithville Flats, NY 13841
Serves: Town of Smithville
Smyrna Town Justice Court
3 Academy Street
Smyrna, NY 13464
Serves: Town of Smyrna
How to File in Chenango 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 Chenango County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Chenango 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 Chenango 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 Chenango County?
Small claims cases in Chenango 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 Chenango County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Chenango 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 Chenango 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.