Monroe County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Monroe County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Monroe 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.
Monroe County has 23 independent courts
All Courts in Monroe County
Brighton Town Court
2300 Elmwood Ave
Rochester, NY 14618
Serves: Town of Brighton
Chili Town Court
3333 Chili Ave
Rochester, NY 14624
Serves: Town of Chili
Clarkson Town Court
3623 Lake Rd
Clarkson, NY 14430
Serves: Town of Clarkson
East Rochester Town Court
317 Main St
East Rochester, NY 14445
Serves: Town/Village of East Rochester
Fairport Village Court
31 S Main St
Fairport, NY 14450
Serves: Village of Fairport
Gates Town Court
1605 Buffalo Rd
Gates, NY 14624
Serves: Town of Gates
Greece Town Court
4 Vince Tofany Blvd
Rochester, NY 14612
Serves: Town of Greece
Hamlin Town Court
1658 Lake Rd
Hamlin, NY 14464
Serves: Town of Hamlin
Henrietta Town Court
95 Methodist Hill
Rochester, NY 14623
Serves: Town of Henrietta
Honeoye Falls Village Court
5 East St
Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
Serves: Village of Honeoye Falls
Irondequoit Town Court
1300 Titus Ave
Rochester, NY 14617
Serves: Town of Irondequoit
Mendon Town Court
16 West Main St
Honeoye Falls, NY 14472
Serves: Town of Mendon
Ogden Town Court
269 Ogden Center Rd
Spencerport, NY 14559
Serves: Town of Ogden
Parma Town Court
1300 Parma-Hilton Corners Rd
Hilton, NY 14468
Serves: Town of Parma
Penfield Town Court
1985 Baird Rd
Penfield, NY 14526
Serves: Town of Penfield
Perinton Town Court
1350 Turk Hill Rd
Fairport, NY 14450
Serves: Town of Perinton
Pittsford Town Court
3750 Monroe Ave
Pittsford, NY 14534
Serves: Town of Pittsford
Riga Town Court
6460 Buffalo Rd
Churchville, NY 14428
Serves: Town of Riga
Rochester City Court, Civil Division
Room 6, 99 Exchange Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14614
Serves: Monroe County
Rush Town Court
5977 East Henrietta Rd
Rush, NY 14543
Serves: Town of Rush
Sweden Town Court
18 State St
Brockport, NY 14420
Serves: Town of Sweden
Webster Town Court
1000 Ridge Rd
Webster, NY 14580
Serves: Town of Webster
Wheatland Town Court
22 Main St
Scottsville, NY 14546
Serves: Town of Wheatland
How to File in Monroe 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 Monroe County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County?
Small claims cases in Monroe 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 Monroe County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Monroe 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 Monroe 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.