Dutchess County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Dutchess County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$10,000
Courts (3)
3 courthouses
Dutchess County has 3 independent courts
All Courts in Dutchess County
Beacon City Court
One Municipal Plaza, Suite 2
Beacon, NY 12508
Serves: City of Beacon
City Court of Poughkeepsie
62 Civic Center Plaza
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Serves: City of Poughkeepsie
Town of Washington Justice Court
10 Reservoir Drive
Millbrook, NY 12545
Serves: Town of Washington and Village of Millbrook
How to File in Dutchess 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 Dutchess County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Dutchess 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 →