Nassau County District Court
Filing information for Nassau County District Court in Hempstead, NY. Part of the Nassau County small claims court system.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$5,000
Courthouse Details
Nassau County District Court
99 Main Street
Hempstead, NY 11550
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (all business must be commenced by 4:30 PM)
Area Served
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 at Nassau County District Court
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to take action?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideWrong court? Nassau County has 3 courts.
See all 3 courts in Nassau County →For statewide rules, see the full New York small claims court guide →