Ontario County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Ontario County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$10,000
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
Ontario County has 2 independent courts
All Courts in Ontario County
Canandaigua City Court
2 North Main Street
Canandaigua, NY 14424
Serves: Defendants residing, employed, or doing business within the City of Canandaigua or where the claim relates to real property owned by the defendant within the city.
Geneva City Court
255 Exchange Street
Geneva, NY 14456
Serves: Defendants residing, employed, or doing business within the City of Geneva or where the claim relates to real property owned by the defendant within the city.
How to File in Ontario 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 Ontario County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Ontario 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 →