Madison County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Madison County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Madison County courts
$5,000
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.
Madison County has 22 independent courts
All Courts in Madison County
Brookfield Town Court
Main Street
Brookfield, NY 13314
Serves: Town of Brookfield
Canastota Village Court
205 S Peterboro Street
Canastota, NY 13032
Serves: Village of Canastota
Cazenovia Town Court
90 Albany Street
Cazenovia, NY 13035
Serves: Town of Cazenovia
Cazenovia Village Court
90 Albany Street
Cazenovia, NY 13035
Serves: Village of Cazenovia
Chittenango Village Court
222 Genesee Street
Chittenango, NY 13037
Serves: Village of Chittenango
DeRuyter Town Court
735 Utica Street
DeRuyter, NY 13052
Serves: Town of DeRuyter
Earlville Village Court
8 N Main Street
Earlville, NY 13332
Serves: Village of Earlville
Eaton Town Court
Cedar Street
Morrisville, NY 13408
Serves: Town of Eaton
Fenner Town Court
3151 Fenner East Road
Cazenovia, NY 13035
Serves: Town of Fenner
Georgetown Town Court
Serves: Town of Georgetown
Hamilton Town Court
60 Montgomery Street
Hamilton, NY 13346
Serves: Town of Hamilton
Hamilton Village Court
60 Montgomery Street
Hamilton, NY 13346
Serves: Village of Hamilton
Lebanon Town Court
1210 Bradley Brook Road
Earlville, NY 13332
Serves: Town of Lebanon
Lenox Town Court
205 South Peterboro Street
Canastota, NY 13032
Serves: Town of Lenox
Lincoln Town Court
Serves: Town of Lincoln
Madison Town Court
7358 State Route 20
Madison, NY 13402
Serves: Town of Madison
Morrisville Village Court
35 Cedar Street
Morrisville, NY 13408
Serves: Village of Morrisville
Nelson Town Court
4085 Nelson Road
Cazenovia, NY 13035
Serves: Town of Nelson
Oneida City Court
108 Main Street
Oneida, NY 13421
Serves: City of Oneida
Smithfield Town Court
5255 Pleasant Valley Road
Peterboro, NY 13134
Serves: Town of Smithfield
Stockbridge Town Court
Serves: Town of Stockbridge
Sullivan Town Court
7507 Lakeport Road
Chittenango, NY 13037
Serves: Town of Sullivan
How to File in Madison 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 Madison County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison County?
Small claims cases in Madison County are limited to $5,000. 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 Madison County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Madison 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 Madison 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.