Putnam County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Putnam County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Putnam 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.
Putnam County has 9 independent courts
All Courts in Putnam County
Brewster Village Court
50 Main Street
Brewster, NY 10509
Serves: Village of Brewster
Carmel Town Court
60 McAlpin Avenue
Mahopac, NY 10541
Serves: Town of Carmel
Cold Spring Village Court
87 Main Street
Cold Spring, NY 10516
Serves: Village of Cold Spring
Kent Town Court
25 Sybil's Crossing
Kent Lakes, NY 10512
Serves: Town of Kent
Nelsonville Village Court
258 Main Street
Nelsonville, NY 10516
Serves: Village of Nelsonville
Patterson Town Court
1144 Route 311
Patterson, NY 12563
Serves: Town of Patterson
Philipstown Town Court
238 Main Street
Cold Spring, NY 10516
Serves: Town of Philipstown
Putnam Valley Town Court
265 Oscawana Lake Road
Putnam Valley, NY 10579
Serves: Town of Putnam Valley
Southeast Town Court
1360 RT-22
Brewster, NY 10509
Serves: Town of Southeast
How to File in Putnam 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 Putnam County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam County?
Small claims cases in Putnam 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 Putnam County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Putnam 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 Putnam 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.