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.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$3,000

Courts (9)

9 courthouses

Putnam County has 9 independent courts

All Courts in Putnam County

Brewster Village Court

50 Main Street

Brewster, NY 10509

Serves: Village of Brewster

Phone: (845) 279-4020Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Friday: CLOSED (Village Court Window Hours)
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Carmel Town Court

60 McAlpin Avenue

Mahopac, NY 10541

Serves: Town of Carmel

Phone: (845) 628-1500Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Cold Spring Village Court

87 Main Street

Cold Spring, NY 10516

Serves: Village of Cold Spring

Phone: (845) 265-9070
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Kent Town Court

25 Sybil's Crossing

Kent Lakes, NY 10512

Serves: Town of Kent

Phone: (845) 225-1606Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Nelsonville Village Court

258 Main Street

Nelsonville, NY 10516

Serves: Village of Nelsonville

Phone: (845) 265-2500
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Patterson Town Court

1144 Route 311

Patterson, NY 12563

Serves: Town of Patterson

Phone: (845) 878-1080Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Philipstown Town Court

238 Main Street

Cold Spring, NY 10516

Serves: Town of Philipstown

Phone: (845) 265-2951Hours: Normal Business Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (except Holidays)
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Putnam Valley Town Court

265 Oscawana Lake Road

Putnam Valley, NY 10579

Serves: Town of Putnam Valley

Phone: (845) 526-3050Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. (Customer Service Window Hours)
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Southeast Town Court

1360 RT-22

Brewster, NY 10509

Serves: Town of Southeast

Phone: (845) 279-8939Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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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.

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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.