Clinton County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Clinton County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Clinton 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.
Clinton County has 17 independent courts
All Courts in Clinton County
Altona Town Court
3124 Miner Farm Road
Altona, NY 12910
Serves: Town of Altona
Ausable Town Court
111 Ausable Street
Keeseville, NY 12944
Serves: Town of Ausable
Beekmantown Town Court
571 Spellman Road
West Chazy, NY 12992
Serves: Town of Beekmantown
Black Brook Town Court
North Main Street
Au Sable Forks, NY 12912
Serves: Town of Black Brook
Champlain Town Court
729 Route 9
Champlain, NY 12919
Serves: Town of Champlain
Chazy Town Court
9631 Route 9
Chazy, NY 12921
Serves: Town of Chazy
Clinton Town Court
23 Smith Street
Churubusco, NY 12923
Serves: Town of Clinton
Dannemora Town Justice Court
1168 Cook Street
Dannemora, NY 12929
Serves: Town of Dannemora
Dannemora Village Court
40 Emmons St
Dannemora, NY 12929
Serves: Village of Dannemora
Ellenburg Town Court
16 St. Edmund's Way
Ellenburg, NY 12933
Serves: Town of Ellenburg
Mooers Town Court
2508 Route 11
Mooers, NY 12958
Serves: Town of Mooers
Peru Town Court
3036 Main Street
Peru, NY 12972
Serves: Town of Peru
Plattsburgh City Court
24 US Oval
Plattsburgh, NY 12903
Serves: Clinton County
Plattsburgh Town Court
151 Banker Road
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Serves: Town of Plattsburgh
Rouses Point Village Court
139 Lake Street
Rouses Point, NY 12979
Serves: Village of Rouses Point
Saranac Town Court
3668 State Route 3
Saranac, NY 12981
Serves: Town of Saranac
Schuyler Falls Town Court
997 Mason Street
Morrisonville, NY 12962
Serves: Town of Schuyler Falls
How to File in Clinton 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 Clinton County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Clinton 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 Clinton 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 Clinton County?
Small claims cases in Clinton 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 Clinton County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Clinton 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 Clinton 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.