Lewis County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Lewis County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Lewis 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.
Lewis County has 19 independent courts
All Courts in Lewis County
Croghan Town Court
9882 State Route 126
Castorland, NY 13620
Serves: Town of Croghan
Denmark Town Court
3707 Roberts Road
Carthage, NY 13619
Serves: Town of Denmark
Diana Town Court
5659 Old State Ext. Rd
Harrisville, NY 13648
Serves: Town of Diana
Greig Town Court
5186 Greig Road
Greig, NY 13345
Serves: Town of Greig
Harrisburg Town Court
7886 Cobb Road
Lowville, NY 13367
Serves: Towns of Harrisburg, Montague, and Pinckney
Lewis Town Court
1039 State Route 26
West Leyden, NY 13489
Serves: Town of Lewis
Leyden Town Court
3514 Mechanic Street
Port Leyden, NY 13433
Serves: Town of Leyden and Village of Port Leyden
Lowville Town Justice Court
5533 Bostwick Street
Lowville, NY 13367
Serves: Town of Lowville
Lowville Village Court
5535 Bostwick Street
Lowville, NY 13367
Serves: Village of Lowville
Lyonsdale Town Court
3364 Pearl Street
Port Leyden, NY 13433
Serves: Town of Lyonsdale
Martinsburg Town Court
5405 Cemetery Road
Martinsburg, NY 13404
Serves: Town of Martinsburg
Montague Town Court
7886 Cobb Road
Lowville, NY 13367
Serves: Towns of Harrisburg, Montague, and Pinckney
New Bremen Town Court
8420 State Route 812
Lowville, NY 13367
Serves: Town of New Bremen
Osceola Town Court
1426 Osceola Rd
Osceola, NY 13367
Serves: Town of Osceola
Pinckney Town Court
7886 Cobb Road
Lowville, NY 13367
Serves: Towns of Harrisburg, Montague, and Pinckney
Port Leyden Village Court
3514 Mechanic Street
Port Leyden, NY 13433
Serves: Village of Port Leyden
Turin Town Court
6312 East Main Street
Turin, NY 13473
Serves: Town of Turin
Watson Town Court
6971 Number Four Road
Lowville, NY 13367
Serves: Town of Watson
West Turin Town Court
6805 McAlpine Street
Lyons Falls, NY 13368
Serves: Town of West Turin
How to File in Lewis 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 Lewis County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Lewis 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 Lewis 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 Lewis County?
Small claims cases in Lewis 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 Lewis County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Lewis 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 Lewis 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.