Cortland County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Cortland County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$10,000
Courts (5)
5 courthouses
Cortland County has 5 independent courts
All Courts in Cortland County
Cortland City Court
25 Court Street
Cortland, NY 13045
Serves: City of Cortland
Cortlandville Town Court
3577 Terrace Road
Cortland, NY 13045
Serves: Town of Cortlandville
Homer Town Court
4 Water Street
Homer, NY 13077
Serves: Town of Homer
Marathon Town Court
40 West Main Street
Marathon, NY 13803
Serves: Town of Marathon
Preble Town Court
Town Hall, 1968 Preble Road
Preble, NY 13141
Serves: Town of Preble
How to File in Cortland 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 Cortland County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Cortland County?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full New York small claims court guide →