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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

Phone: (516) 493-4113Fax: (516) 493-4111

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 guide

Wrong court? Nassau County has 3 courts.

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For statewide rules, see the full New York small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.