Lancaster Town Court
Filing information for Lancaster Town Court in Lancaster, NY. Part of the Erie County small claims court system.
Small claims in New York — the numbers that apply at this court
$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.
Courthouse Details
Lancaster Town Court
525 Pavement Road
Lancaster, NY 14086
Mailing Address
525 Pavement Road
Lancaster, NY 14086
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding holidays
Area Served
Town of Lancaster
How to File at Lancaster Town Court
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.
Read the demand letter guideWrong court? Erie County has 6 courts.
See all 6 courts in Erie County →Small 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 at Lancaster Town Court?
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 Erie County?
Small claims cases in Erie 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 at Lancaster Town Court?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Erie County. You'll file in person or by mail. Check with the clerk before you make the trip, in case that's changed.
Where is Lancaster Town Court, and when is it open?
Lancaster Town Court is at 525 Pavement Road, Lancaster, NY 14086. Posted hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, excluding holidays. Phone: (716) 683-1814 (general), (716) 683-1814 (Small Claims, Weddings & Certificate of Dispositions). Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Lancaster?
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.