Saratoga County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Saratoga County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Saratoga County courts
$10,000
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.
Saratoga County has 24 independent courts
All Courts in Saratoga County
Ballston Spa Village Court
30 Bath Street
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Ballston Town Court
323 Charlton Road
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Charlton Town Court
758 Charlton Road
Charlton, NY 12019
Clifton Park Town Court
Public Safety Building, 5 Municipal Plaza
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Corinth Justice Court
600 Palmer Avenue
Corinth, NY 12822
Day Town Court
1650 North Shore Road
Hadley, NY 12835
Edinburg Justice Court
47 Military Road
Edinburg, NY 12134
Galway Town Court
5910 Sacandaga Road
Galway, NY 12074
Galway Village Court
5910 Sacandaga Road
Galway, NY 12074
Greenfield Town Court
7 Wilton Road
Greenfield Center, NY 12833
Hadley Justice Court
4 Stony Creek Road
Hadley, NY 12835
Halfmoon Town Court
111 Route 236
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Malta Town Court
2538 Route 9
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Mechanicville City Court
Mechanicville City Hall, 36 North Main Street
Mechanicville, NY 12118
Milton Town Court
503 Geyser Rd.
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Moreau Town Court
1390 Route 9
Gansevoort, NY 12831
Northumberland Town Court
17 Catherine Street
Gansevoort, NY 12831
Providence Town Court
7187 Barkersville Rd.
Middle Grove, NY 12850
Saratoga Springs City Court
City Hall, 474 Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Saratoga Town Court
12 Spring Street
Schuylerville, NY 12871
Stillwater Town Court
66 East St
Mechanicville, NY 12118
Stillwater Village Court
99 Champlain Road
Stillwater, NY 12170
Waterford Town Court
65 Broad Street
Waterford, NY 12188
Wilton Town Court
20 Traver Road
Gansevoort, NY 12831
How to File in Saratoga 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 Saratoga County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Saratoga 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 Saratoga 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 Saratoga County?
Small claims cases in Saratoga County are limited to $10,000. 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 Saratoga County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Saratoga 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 Saratoga 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.