Genesee County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Genesee County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Genesee 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.
Genesee County has 16 independent courts
All Courts in Genesee County
Alabama Town Court
3219 Drake St Rd
Oakfield, NY 14125
Serves: Town of Alabama
Alexander Town Court
3350 Church St
Alexander, NY 14005
Serves: Town of Alexander
Batavia City Court
Genesee County Courts Facility, 1 West Main Street
Batavia, NY 14020
Serves: City of Batavia
Batavia Town Court
3833 West Main Street Road
Batavia, NY 14020
Serves: Town of Batavia
Bergen Town Court
10 Hunter Street
Bergen, NY 14416
Serves: Town of Bergen
Bethany Town Court
10510 Bethany Center Road
East Bethany, NY 14054
Serves: Town of Bethany
Byron Town Court
7028 Route 237
Byron, NY 14422
Serves: Town of Byron
Corfu Village Court
116 East Main Street
Corfu, NY 14036
Serves: Village of Corfu
Darien Town Court
10569 Alleghany Rd
Darien Center, NY 14040
Serves: Town of Darien
Elba Town Court
7 Maple Avenue
Elba, NY 14058
Serves: Town of Elba
Le Roy Town Court
48 Main Street
Le Roy, NY 14482
Serves: Town of Le Roy
Le Roy Village Court
48 Main St.
Le Roy, NY 14482
Serves: Village of Le Roy
Oakfield Town Court
3219 Drake Street Road
Oakfield, NY 14125
Serves: Town of Oakfield
Pavilion Town Court
1 Woodrow Dr
Pavilion, NY 14525
Serves: Town of Pavilion
Pembroke Town Court
116 East Main Street
Corfu, NY 14036
Serves: Town of Pembroke
Stafford Town Court
8903 Route 237
Stafford, NY 14143
Serves: Town of Stafford
How to File in Genesee 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 Genesee County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Genesee 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 Genesee 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 Genesee County?
Small claims cases in Genesee 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 Genesee County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Genesee 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 Genesee 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.