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

Phone: (607) 293-8133Hours: Official hours are Wednesday evenings, 5:00 p.m.
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Oneonta City Court

81 Main Street, Public Safety Building

Oneonta, NY 13820

Serves: Defendants residing or working in Otsego County

Phone: (607) 376-5380Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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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

Phone: (607) 988-2698 ext. 1Hours: Call court prior to visit, as much is handled by mail.
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Otsego Town Court

811 Co Hwy 26

Fly Creek, NY 13337

Serves: Defendants living or operating a business in the Town of Otsego

Phone: (607) 547-5689Hours: Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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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 guide

For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full New York small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.