Nassau County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Nassau County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Hempstead area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (3)
3 courthouses
Nassau County has 3 independent courts
All Courts in Nassau County
Glen Cove City Court
13 Glen Street
Glen Cove, NY 11542
Serves: City of Glen Cove only
Long Beach City Court
One West Chester Street
Long Beach, NY 11561
Serves: City of Long Beach only
Nassau County District Court
99 Main Street
Hempstead, NY 11550
Serves: All of Nassau County for claims up to $5,000, EXCEPT cities of Long Beach and Glen Cove (which have their own City Courts). Town and Village Courts within Nassau have concurrent jurisdiction for claims up to $3,000.
How to File in Nassau 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.
Ready to take action in Nassau County?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full New York small claims court guide →