Delaware County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Delaware County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Delaware County courts
$3,000
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.
Delaware County has 24 independent courts
All Courts in Delaware County
Andes Town Court
580 Main Street, PO Box 335
Andes, NY 13731
Serves: Town of Andes
Bovina Town Court
1866 Co Hwy 6, PO Box 1
Bovina Center, NY 13740
Serves: Town of Bovina
Colchester Town Court
72 Tannery Road, PO Box 464
Downsville, NY 13755
Serves: Town of Colchester
Davenport Town Court
11790 State Highway 23, PO Box 131
Davenport Center, NY 13751
Serves: Town of Davenport
Delhi Town Court
5 Elm Street
Delhi, NY 13753
Serves: Town of Delhi
Deposit Town Court
3 Elm Street
Deposit, NY 13754
Serves: Town of Deposit
Deposit Village Court
146 Front Street
Deposit, NY 13754
Serves: Village of Deposit
Franklin Town Court
PO Box 941
Franklin, NY 13775
Serves: Town of Franklin
Hamden Town Court
PO Box 37
Hamden, NY 13782
Serves: Town of Hamden
Hancock Town Court
661 West Main Street
Hancock, NY 13783
Serves: Town of Hancock
Hancock Village Court
85 East Front Street, Rear
Hancock, NY 13783
Serves: Village of Hancock
Harpersfield Town Court
25399 State Highway 23
Harpersfield, NY 13786
Serves: Town of Harpersfield
Kortright Town Court
51702 State Highway 10, PO Box 6
Bloomville, NY 13739
Serves: Town of Kortright
Masonville Town Court
Route 206, PO Box 63
Masonville, NY 13804
Serves: Town of Masonville
Meredith Town Court
4247 Turnpike Road, PO Box 116
Meridale, NY 13806
Serves: Town of Meredith
Middletown Town Court
42339 State Highway 28
Margaretville, NY 12455
Serves: Town of Middletown
Roxbury Town Court
60933 State Highway 30, PO Box 381
Grand Gorge, NY 12434
Serves: Town of Roxbury
Sidney Town Court
21 Liberty Street, Civic Center
Sidney, NY 13838
Serves: Town of Sidney
Sidney Village Court
21 Liberty Street, Civic Center
Sidney, NY 13838
Serves: Village of Sidney
Stamford Town Court
101 Maple, PO Box M
Hobart, NY 13788
Serves: Town of Stamford
Stamford Village Court
84 Main Street
Stamford, NY 12167
Serves: Village of Stamford
Tompkins Town Court
148 Bridge Street, PO Box 78
Trout Creek, NY 13847
Serves: Town of Tompkins
Walton Town Court
129 North Street
Walton, NY 13856
Serves: Town of Walton
Walton Village Court
21 North Street, PO Box 27
Walton, NY 13856
Serves: Village of Walton
How to File in Delaware 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 Delaware County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware County?
Small claims cases in Delaware County are limited to $3,000. 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 Delaware County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Delaware 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 Delaware 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.