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City Court of Poughkeepsie

Filing information for City Court of Poughkeepsie in Poughkeepsie, NY. Part of the Dutchess County small claims court system.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$10,000

Courthouse Details

City Court of Poughkeepsie

62 Civic Center Plaza

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Mailing Address

62 Civic Center Plaza

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Phone: (845) 483-8200Email: VirtualPoughkeepsieCityCourt@nycourts.gov

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm, excluding NY state holidays

Area Served

City of Poughkeepsie

How to File at City Court of Poughkeepsie

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

Ready to take action?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

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For statewide rules, see the full New York small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.