Onondaga County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Onondaga County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$10,000
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
Onondaga County has 2 independent courts
All Courts in Onondaga County
Syracuse City Court, Small Claims Part
505 South State Street, Room 130
Syracuse, NY 13202
Serves: Onondaga County (defendant must reside, do business, or be employed in Onondaga County)
Town of Onondaga Justice Court
5020 Ball Road
Syracuse, NY 13215
Serves: Town of Onondaga (defendant must live, work, or have a place of business in the Town of Onondaga and receive mail there)
How to File in Onondaga 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 Onondaga County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Onondaga 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 →