Hamilton County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Hamilton County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.

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Max Claim

$3,000

Courts (9)

9 courthouses

Hamilton County has 9 independent courts

All Courts in Hamilton County

Arietta Town Court

Old Piseco Road

Piseco, NY 12139

Serves: Town of Arietta

Phone: (518) 548-5703Hours: Call for details

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Benson Town Court

2213 County Highway 6

Northville, NY 12134

Serves: Town of Benson

Phone: (518) 863-4449Hours: Administrative hours vary; call for details. Court hours determined by the court.

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Hope Town Court

548 NYS Route 30

Northville, NY 12134

Serves: Town of Hope

Phone: (518) 924-3821Hours: Court hours: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM

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Indian Lake Town Court

Pelon Road, Town Hall

Indian Lake, NY 12842

Serves: Town of Indian Lake

Phone: (518) 648-6226Hours: Court hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Inlet Town Court

160 State Route 28

Inlet, NY 13360

Serves: Town of Inlet

Phone: (315) 357-6121Hours: Court is held every Tuesday at 5:00 PM (alternating judges). Justice Arey: 1st, 3rd, 5th Tuesday. Justice Levi: 2nd, 4th Tuesday.

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Lake Pleasant Town Court

2679 State Route 8

Lake Pleasant, NY 12108

Serves: Town of Lake Pleasant (includes former Village of Speculator)

Phone: (518) 548-3625 ext 2Hours: Court is in session every Wednesday evening at 5:00 PM. Cases requiring the District Attorney are scheduled on the second Wednesday of the month, starting at 2:00 PM.

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Long Lake Town Court

1204 Main Street

Long Lake, NY 12847

Serves: Town of Long Lake

Phone: (518) 624-3761Hours: Court is held every Thursday evening at 7:00 PM, lasting until business is finished.

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Morehouse Town Court

733 State Route 8

Hoffmeister, NY 13353

Serves: Town of Morehouse

Phone: (315) 826-7093Hours: Call for details

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Wells Town Court

1382 State Route 30

Wells, NY 12190

Serves: Town of Wells

Phone: (518) 924-7407Hours: Court is scheduled for every 2nd and 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 PM.

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How to File in Hamilton County

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File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

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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 Hamilton County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.

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For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full New York small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.