Rockland County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Rockland County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Rockland 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.
Rockland County has 19 independent courts
All Courts in Rockland County
Airmont Village Court
251 Cherry Lane
Tallman, NY 10982
Serves: Village of Airmont
Chestnut Ridge Village Court
277 Saddle River Rd
Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977
Serves: Village of Chestnut Ridge
Clarkstown Town Court
20 Maple Avenue
New City, NY 10956
Serves: Town of Clarkstown
Grand View-on-Hudson Village Court
118 River Road
Grand View On Hudson, NY 10960
Serves: Village of Grand View-on-Hudson
Haverstraw Town Court
1 Rosman Road
Garnerville, NY 10923
Serves: Town of Haverstraw
Haverstraw Village Court
40 New Main Street
Haverstraw, NY 10927
Serves: Village of Haverstraw
Hillburn Village Court
31 Mountain Avenue
Hillburn, NY 10931
Serves: Village of Hillburn
New Square Village Court
766 Main Street
Spring Valley, NY 10977
Serves: Village of New Square
Nyack Village Court
9 North Broadway
Nyack, NY 10960
Serves: Village of Nyack
Orangetown Town Court
26 Orangeburg Road
Orangeburg, NY 10962
Serves: Town of Orangetown
Piermont Village Court
478 Piermont Ave
Piermont, NY 10968
Serves: Village of Piermont
Ramapo Town Court
237 Route 59
Suffern, NY 10901
Serves: Town of Ramapo
Sloatsburg Village Court
96 Orange Tpke
Sloatsburg, NY 10974
Serves: Village of Sloatsburg
Spring Valley Village Court
200 North Main Street
Spring Valley, NY 10977
Serves: Village of Spring Valley
Stony Point Town Court
6 Patriot Hills Dr.
Stony Point, NY 10980
Serves: Town of Stony Point
Suffern Village Court
61 Washington Avenue
Suffern, NY 10901
Serves: Village of Suffern
Upper Nyack Village Court
328 N. Broadway
Upper Nyack, NY 10960
Serves: Village of Upper Nyack
Wesley Hills Village Court
432 Route 306
Wesley Hills, NY 10952
Serves: Village of Wesley Hills
West Haverstraw Village Court
130 Samsondale Avenue
West Haverstraw, NY 10993
Serves: Village of West Haverstraw
How to File in Rockland 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 Rockland County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Rockland 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 Rockland 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 Rockland County?
Small claims cases in Rockland 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 Rockland County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Rockland 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 Rockland 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.