Rensselaer County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Rensselaer County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Rensselaer County courts
$5,000
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.
Rensselaer County has 20 independent courts
All Courts in Rensselaer County
Berlin Town Court
Town Hall, 65 South Main Street
Berlin, NY 12022
Serves: Town of Berlin
Brunswick Town Court
336 Town Office Road
Troy, NY 12180
Serves: Town of Brunswick
Castleton-on-Hudson Village Court
85 South Main Street
Castleton, NY 12033
Serves: Village of Castleton-on-Hudson
East Greenbush Town Court
225 Columbia Turnpike
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Serves: Town of East Greenbush
Grafton Town Court
2379 NY 2
Grafton, NY 12082
Serves: Town of Grafton
Hoosick Falls Village Court
24 Main Street, Municipal Bldg.
Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
Serves: Village of Hoosick Falls
Hoosick Town Court
80 Church Street
Hoosick Falls, NY 12090
Serves: Town of Hoosick
Nassau Town Court
29 Church Street
Nassau, NY 12123
Serves: Town of Nassau
Nassau Village Court
40 Malden Street
Nassau, NY 12123
Serves: Village of Nassau
North Greenbush Town Court
2 Douglas Street
Wynantskill, NY 12198
Serves: Town of North Greenbush
Petersburgh Town Court
65 Main Street
Petersburgh, NY 12138
Serves: Town of Petersburgh
Pittstown Town Court
123 Tomhannock Road
Valley Falls, NY 12185
Serves: Town of Pittstown
Poestenkill Town Court
38 Davis Drive
Poestenkill, NY 12140
Serves: Town of Poestenkill
Rensselaer City Court
62 Washington Street
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Serves: City of Rensselaer
Sand Lake Town Court
8428 Miller Hill Road
Averill Park, NY 12018
Serves: Town of Sand Lake
Schaghticoke Town Court
290 Northline Drive
Melrose, NY 12121
Serves: Town of Schaghticoke
Schodack Justice Court
265 Schuurman Road
Castleton On Hudson, NY 12033
Serves: Town of Schodack (includes small claims for Castleton-on-Hudson Village)
Stephentown Town Court
26 Grange Hall Road
Stephentown, NY 12168
Serves: Town of Stephentown
Troy City Court
51 State Street, 3rd Floor (Civil Part)
Troy, NY 12180
Serves: City of Troy
Valley Falls Village Court
21 John Street
Valley Falls, NY 12188
Serves: Village of Valley Falls
How to File in Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer County?
Small claims cases in Rensselaer County are limited to $5,000. 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 Rensselaer County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer 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.