Orleans County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Orleans County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Orleans County courts
$3,000
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.
Orleans County has 11 independent courts
All Courts in Orleans County
Albion Town Court
3665 Clarendon Road
Albion, NY 14411
Serves: Town of Albion
Barre Town Court
14317 West Barre Road
Albion, NY 14411
Serves: Town of Barre
Carlton Town Court
1434 Waterport-Carlton Road
Albion, NY 14411
Serves: Town of Carlton
Clarendon Justice Court
16385 Church Street
Clarendon, NY 14429
Serves: Town of Clarendon
Gaines Justice Court
14087 Ridge Road
Albion, NY 14411
Serves: Town of Gaines
Kendall Town Court
1873 Kendall Road
Kendall, NY 14476
Serves: Town of Kendall
Medina Village Court
600 Main Street
Medina, NY 14103
Serves: Village of Medina
Murray Justice Court
3840 Fancher Road
Holley, NY 14470
Serves: Town of Murray
Ridgeway Town Court
4062 Salt Works Road
Medina, NY 14103
Serves: Town of Ridgeway
Shelby Town Court
4062 Salt Works Road
Medina, NY 14103
Serves: Town of Shelby
Yates Town Court
8 South Main Street
Lyndonville, NY 14098
Serves: Town of Yates
How to File in Orleans 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 Orleans County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Orleans 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 Orleans 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 Orleans County?
Small claims cases in Orleans County are limited to $3,000. 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 Orleans County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Orleans 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 Orleans 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.