Franklin County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Franklin County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Franklin 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.
Franklin County has 22 independent courts
All Courts in Franklin County
Bangor Town Court
932 County Route 8
Brushton, NY 12916
Serves: Town of Bangor
Bellmont Town Court
9 Hill Street
Brainardsville, NY 12915
Serves: Town of Bellmont
Bombay Town Court
Town Hall 379 Lantry Road
Bombay, NY 12914
Serves: Town of Bombay
Brandon Town Court
203 County Route 13
North Bangor, NY 12966
Serves: Town of Brandon
Brighton Town Court
12 County Road 31
Pauls Smiths, NY 12970
Serves: Town of Brighton
Burke Town Court
82 Depot Street
Burke, NY 12917
Serves: Town of Burke
Chateaugay Town Court
13 John Street
Chateaugay, NY 12920
Serves: Town of Chateaugay
Constable Town Court
Town Hall
Constable, NY 12926
Serves: Town of Constable
Dickinson Town Court
PO Box 83
Dickinson Center, NY 12930
Serves: Town of Dickinson
Duane Town Court
Duane Fire Station 172 County Route 26
Malone, NY 12953
Serves: Town of Duane
Fort Covington Town Court
2510 Chateaugay Street
Fort Covington, NY 12937
Serves: Town of Fort Covington
Franklin Town Court
117 Cold Brook Road
Vermontville, NY 12989
Serves: Town of Franklin
Harrietstown Town Court
39 Main Street
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Serves: Town of Harrietstown
Malone Town Court
27 Airport Road
Malone, NY 12953
Serves: Town of Malone
Malone Village Court
343 W Main St
Malone, NY 12953
Serves: Village of Malone
Moira Town Court
PO Box 150
Moira, NY 12957
Serves: Town of Moira
Santa Clara Town Court
Town Hall 5359 State Route 30
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Serves: Town of Santa Clara
Saranac Lake Village Court
39 Main Street, Suite 7
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Serves: Village of Saranac Lake
Tupper Lake Town Court
120 Demars Boulevard
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
Serves: Town of Tupper Lake
Tupper Lake Village Court
53 Park Street
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
Serves: Village of Tupper Lake
Waverly Town Court
1720 South Main Street
St. Regis Falls, NY 12980
Serves: Town of Waverly
Westville Town Court
67 Bird Road
Constable, NY 12926
Serves: Town of Westville
How to File in Franklin 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 Franklin County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County?
Small claims cases in Franklin 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 Franklin County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Franklin 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 Franklin 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.