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
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?
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