St. Lawrence County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in St. Lawrence County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for St. Lawrence 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.
St. Lawrence County has 19 independent courts
All Courts in St. Lawrence County
Louisville Town Court
14810 NY-37
Massena, NY 13662
Serves: Louisville Town
Macomb Town Court
6663 State Highway 58
Hammond, NY 13646
Serves: Macomb Town
Madrid Town Court
3529 County Road 14
Madrid, NY 13660
Serves: Madrid Town
Massena Town Court
1 Main Street
Massena, NY 13662
Serves: Massena Town
Massena Village Court
60 Main Street
Massena, NY 13662
Serves: Massena Village
Morristown Town Court
604 Main Street
Morristown, NY 13664
Serves: Morristown Town
Norfolk Town Court
5 Main Street
Norfolk, NY 13667
Serves: Norfolk Town
Ogdensburg City Court
330 Ford Street
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Serves: Ogdensburg City
Oswegatchie Town Court
51 State Street
Heuvelton, NY 13654
Serves: Oswegatchie Town
Parishville Town Court
1772 State Highway 72
Parishville, NY 13672
Serves: Parishville Town
Piercefield Town Court
48 Waller Street
Piercefield, NY 12973
Serves: Piercefield Town
Pierrepont Town Court
864 State Highway 68
Canton, NY 13617
Serves: Pierrepont Town
Pitcairn Town Court
31 Edwards Rd
Harrisville, NY 13648
Serves: Pitcairn Town
Potsdam Town Court
35 Market Street
Potsdam, NY 13676
Serves: Potsdam Town
Potsdam Village Court
2 Park Street
Potsdam, NY 13676
Serves: Potsdam Village
Rossie Town Court
908 County Route 3
Redwood, NY 13679
Serves: Rossie Town
Russell Town Court
4 Pestle Street
Russell, NY 13684
Serves: Russell Town
Stockholm Town Court
607 State Highway 11C
Winthrop, NY 13697
Serves: Stockholm Town
Waddington Town Court
48 Maple Street
Waddington, NY 13694
Serves: Waddington Town
How to File in St. Lawrence 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 St. Lawrence County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in St. Lawrence 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 St. Lawrence 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 St. Lawrence County?
Small claims cases in St. Lawrence 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 St. Lawrence County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in St. Lawrence 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 St. Lawrence 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.