Fulton County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Fulton County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Fulton County courts
$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.
Fulton County has 13 independent courts
All Courts in Fulton County
Bleecker Town Court
672 North Shore Road
Gloversville, NY 12078
Serves: Town of Bleecker
Broadalbin Town Court
201 Union Mills Road
Broadalbin, NY 12025
Serves: Town of Broadalbin (includes former Broadalbin Village Court cases)
Broadalbin Village Court
16 West Main Street
Broadalbin, NY 12025
Serves: Village of Broadalbin
Caroga Town Court
1840 State Highway 10
Caroga Lake, NY 12032
Serves: Town of Caroga
Ephratah Town Court
3782 State Highway 10
St. Johnsville, NY 13452
Serves: Town of Ephratah
Gloversville City Court
3 Frontage Road
Gloversville, NY 12078
Serves: City of Gloversville
Johnstown City Court
33-41 E. Main Street, Suite 105
Johnstown, NY 12095
Serves: City of Johnstown
Johnstown Town Court
2753 State Route 29
Johnstown, NY 12095
Serves: Town of Johnstown
Mayfield Town Court
75 North Main Street
Mayfield, NY 12117
Serves: Town of Mayfield
Northampton Town Court
112 South Second Street
Northville, NY 12134
Serves: Town of Northampton
Oppenheim Town Court
110 State Highway 331
St. Johnsville, NY 13452
Serves: Town of Oppenheim
Perth Town Court
1849 County Highway 107
Amsterdam, NY 12010
Serves: Town of Perth
Stratford Town Court
120 Piseco Road
Stratford, NY 13470
Serves: Town of Stratford
How to File in Fulton 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 Fulton County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Fulton 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 Fulton 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 Fulton County?
Small claims cases in Fulton 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 in Fulton County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Fulton 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 Fulton 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.