Montgomery County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Montgomery County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County has 13 independent courts
All Courts in Montgomery County
Amsterdam City Court
Public Safety Bldg., Room 208, 1 Guy Park Avenue Ext.
Amsterdam, NY 12010
Serves: City of Amsterdam
Amsterdam Town Court
283 Manny's Corners Road
Amsterdam, NY 12010
Serves: Town of Amsterdam
Canajoharie Town Court
12 Mitchell Street
Canajoharie, NY 13317
Serves: Town of Canajoharie
Canajoharie Village Court
75 Erie Blvd.
Canajoharie, NY 13317
Serves: Village of Canajoharie
Charleston Town Court
Municipal Building, 480 Corbin Hill Road
Sprakers, NY 12166
Serves: Town of Charleston
Florida Town Court
214 Fort Hunter Road
Amsterdam, NY 12010
Serves: Town of Florida
Fultonville Village Court
12 Erie Street, PO Box 337
Fultonville, NY 12072
Serves: Village of Fultonville
Glen Town Court
7 Erie Street
Fultonville, NY 12072
Serves: Town of Glen
Minden Town Court
134 State Highway 80
Fort Plain, NY 13339
Serves: Town of Minden
Mohawk Town Court
2-4 Park Street
Fonda, NY 12068
Serves: Town of Mohawk
Palatine Town Court
15 Dutchtown Plaza
Palatine Bridge, NY 13428
Serves: Town of Palatine
Root Town Court
1048 Carlisle Road
Sprakers, NY 12166
Serves: Town of Root
St. Johnsville Town Court
7431 State Highway 5
St. Johnsville, NY 13452
Serves: Town and Village of St. Johnsville
How to File in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
Small claims cases in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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.