Schoharie County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Schoharie County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Schoharie 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.
Schoharie County has 19 independent courts
All Courts in Schoharie County
Blenheim Town Court
2153 State Route 30
Fultonham, NY 12071
Serves: Town of Blenheim
Broome Town Court
914 State Route 145
Middleburgh, NY 12122
Serves: Town of Broome
Carlisle Town Court
541 Crommie Road
Carlisle, NY 12031
Serves: Town of Carlisle
Cobleskill Town Court
378 Mineral Springs Road, Suite 3
Cobleskill, NY 12043
Serves: Town of Cobleskill
Cobleskill Village Court
378 Mineral Springs Road, Suite 3
Cobleskill, NY 12043
Serves: Village of Cobleskill
Conesville Town Court
1306 Route 990V
Gilboa, NY 12076
Serves: Town of Conesville
Esperance Town Court
104 Charleston Street
Esperance, NY 12066
Serves: Town of Esperance
Fulton Town Court
1168 Bear Ladder Road
West Fulton, NY 12194
Serves: Town of Fulton
Gilboa Town Court
SR 990V
Gilboa, NY 12076
Serves: Town of Gilboa
Jefferson Town Court
677 North Harpersfield Road
Jefferson, NY 12093
Serves: Town of Jefferson
Middleburgh Town Court
143 Railroad Avenue
Middleburgh, NY 12122
Serves: Town of Middleburgh
Middleburgh Village Court
143 Railroad Avenue
Middleburgh, NY 12122
Serves: Village of Middleburgh
Richmondville Town Court
340 Main Street
Richmondville, NY 12149
Serves: Town of Richmondville
Schoharie Town Court
300 Main Street
Schoharie, NY 12157
Serves: Town of Schoharie
Schoharie Village Court
300 Main Street, Suite 2
Schoharie, NY 12157
Serves: Village of Schoharie
Seward Town Court
795 Lowe Road
Cobleskill, NY 12043
Serves: Town of Seward
Sharon Town Court
1573 Hwy Route 20
Sharon Springs, NY 13459
Serves: Town of Sharon
Summit Town Court
1090 County Route 20
Summit, NY 12175
Serves: Town of Summit
Wright Town Court
1253 State Route 146
Schoharie, NY 12157
Serves: Town of Wright
How to File in Schoharie 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 Schoharie County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Schoharie 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 Schoharie 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 Schoharie County?
Small claims cases in Schoharie 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 Schoharie County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Schoharie 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 Schoharie 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.