Schenectady County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Schenectady County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
E-Filing
Not available
Max Claim
$5,000
Courts (7)
7 courthouses
Schenectady County has 7 independent courts
All Courts in Schenectady County
Duanesburg Town Court
5853 Western Turnpike
Duanesburg, NY 12056
Serves: Town of Duanesburg
Glenville Town Court
18 Glenridge Road
Glenville, NY 12302
Serves: Town of Glenville
Niskayuna Justice Court
Town Hall, One Niskayuna Circle
Niskayuna, NY 12309
Serves: Town of Niskayuna
Princetown Town Court
165 Princetown Plaza
Schenectady, NY 12306
Serves: Town of Princetown
Rotterdam Town Court
101 Princetown Road
Schenectady, NY 12306
Serves: Town of Rotterdam
Schenectady City Court - Civil & Traffic
City Hall, 105 Jay Street
Schenectady, NY 12305
Serves: City of Schenectady
Scotia Village Court
4 North Ten Broeck Street
Scotia, NY 12302
Serves: Village of Scotia
How to File in Schenectady 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 Schenectady County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Schenectady County?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full New York small claims court guide →