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Schenectady City Court - Civil & Traffic

Filing information for Schenectady City Court - Civil & Traffic in Schenectady, NY. Part of the Schenectady County small claims court system.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$5,000

Courthouse Details

Schenectady City Court - Civil & Traffic

City Hall, 105 Jay Street

Schenectady, NY 12305

Phone: (518) 382-5077Fax: (518) 382-5080Email: SchenectadyCity@nycourts.gov

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Area Served

City of Schenectady

How to File at Schenectady City Court - Civil & Traffic

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

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Data verified May 6, 2026.