Otsego County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Otsego County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$10,000
Courts (4)
4 courthouses
Otsego County has 4 independent courts
All Courts in Otsego County
Hartwick Town Court
103 Town Drive
Hartwick, NY 13348
Serves: Town of Hartwick
Oneonta City Court
81 Main Street, Public Safety Building
Oneonta, NY 13820
Serves: Defendants residing or working in Otsego County
Otego Town Court
3526 State Route 7
Otego, NY 13825
Serves: Defendants living, working, having a place of business, or owning property (related to tenancy) in the Town of Otego
Otsego Town Court
811 Co Hwy 26
Fly Creek, NY 13337
Serves: Defendants living or operating a business in the Town of Otsego
How to File in Otsego 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 Otsego County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Otsego 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 →