Niagara County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Niagara County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Niagara 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.
Niagara County has 15 independent courts
All Courts in Niagara County
Cambria Town Court
4160 Upper Mountain Road
Sanborn, NY 14132
Serves: Town of Cambria
Hartland Town Court
Town Hall, 8942 Ridge Road
Gasport, NY 14067
Serves: Town of Hartland
Lewiston Town Court
1375 Ridge Road
Lewiston, NY 14092
Serves: Town of Lewiston
Lockport City Court
One Locks Plaza
Lockport, NY 14094
Serves: City of Lockport
Lockport Town Court
6564 Dysinger Road
Lockport, NY 14094
Serves: Town of Lockport
Newfane Town Court
2896 Transit Road
Newfane, NY 14108
Serves: Town of Newfane
Niagara Falls City Court
Niagara Falls Municipal Complex, 1925 Main Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Serves: City of Niagara Falls
Niagara Town Court
7105 Lockport Road
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Serves: Town of Niagara
North Tonawanda City Court
City Hall, 216 Payne Avenue
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Serves: City of North Tonawanda
Pendleton Town Court
6570 Campbell Boulevard
Lockport, NY 14094
Serves: Town of Pendleton
Porter Town Court
3265 Creek Road
Youngstown, NY 14174
Serves: Town of Porter
Royalton Town Court
Town Hall, 5316 Royalton Center Road
Middleport, NY 14105
Serves: Town of Royalton
Somerset Town Court
8700 Haight Road
Barker, NY 14012
Serves: Town of Somerset
Wheatfield Town Court
Town Hall, 2800 Church Road
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Serves: Town of Wheatfield
Wilson Town Court
375 Lake Street
Wilson, NY 14172
Serves: Town of Wilson
How to File in Niagara 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 Niagara County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Niagara 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 Niagara 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 Niagara County?
Small claims cases in Niagara 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 Niagara County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Niagara 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 Niagara 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.