Essex County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Essex County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Essex 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.
Essex County has 19 independent courts
All Courts in Essex County
Chesterfield Town Court
1 Vine Street
Keeseville, NY 12944
Serves: Town of Chesterfield
Crown Point Town Court
2 Miller Drive
Crown Point, NY 12928
Serves: Town of Crown Point
Elizabethtown Town Court
7563 Court Street
Elizabethtown, NY 12932
Serves: Town of Elizabethtown
Essex Town Court
2313 Main Street
Essex, NY 12936
Serves: Town of Essex
Jay Town Court
PO Box 730
Au Sable Forks, NY 12912
Serves: Town of Jay
Keene Town Court
Route 73, Town Hall
Keene, NY 12942
Serves: Town of Keene
Lake Placid Village Court
2693 Main Street, Suite 103
Lake Placid, NY 12946
Serves: Village of Lake Placid
Lewis Town Court
8566 Route 9
Lewis, NY 12950
Serves: Town of Lewis
Minerva Town Court
5 Morse Memorial Highway
Minerva, NY 12851
Serves: Town of Minerva
Moriah Town Court
42 Park Place
Port Henry, NY 12974
Serves: Town of Moriah
Newcomb Town Court
PO Box 85
Newcomb, NY 12852
Serves: Town of Newcomb
North Elba Town Court
2693 Main Street
Lake Placid, NY 12946
Serves: Town of North Elba
North Hudson Town Court
2946 Route 9
North Hudson, NY 12855
Serves: Town of North Hudson
Saranac Lake Village Court
39 Main Street, Suite 7
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Serves: Village of Saranac Lake
Schroon Town Court
15 Leland Avenue
Schroon Lake, NY 12870
Serves: Town of Schroon
St Armand Town Court
PO Box 66
Bloomingdale, NY 12913
Serves: Town of St Armand
Ticonderoga Town Court
132 Montcalm Street #4
Ticonderoga, NY 12883
Serves: Town of Ticonderoga
Westport Town Court
22 Champlain Ave
Westport, NY 12993
Serves: Town of Westport
Willsboro Town Court
5 Farrell Road
Willsboro, NY 12996
Serves: Town of Willsboro
How to File in Essex 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 Essex County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex County?
Small claims cases in Essex 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 Essex County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Essex 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 Essex 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.