Steuben County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Steuben County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Steuben 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.
Steuben County has 40 independent courts
All Courts in Steuben County
Addison Town Court
21 Main Street
Addison, NY 14801
Serves: Town of Addison
Avoca Town Court
3 Chase Street, PO Box 463
Avoca, NY 14809
Serves: Town of Avoca
Bath Town Court
110 Liberty Street, PO Box 327
Bath, NY 14810
Serves: Town of Bath
Bath Village Court
110 Liberty Street, PO Box 327
Bath, NY 14810
Serves: Village of Bath
Bradford Town Court
Town Hall, PO Box 184
Bradford, NY 14815
Serves: Town of Bradford
Cameron Town Court
Town Hall, 4091 Bath Street, PO Box 1932
Cameron, NY 14819
Serves: Town of Cameron
Campbell Town Court
8529 Main Street
Campbell, NY 14821
Serves: Town of Campbell
Canisteo Town Court
6 South Main Street
Canisteo, NY 14823
Serves: Town of Canisteo
Canisteo Village Court
8 Green Street
Canisteo, NY 14823
Serves: Village of Canisteo
Caton Town Court
11161 Hendy Hollow Road
Corning, NY 14830
Serves: Town of Caton
Cohocton Town Court
19 Main Street, PO Box 221
Atlanta, NY 14808
Serves: Town of Cohocton
Cohocton Village Court
19 Main Street, PO Box 221
Atlanta, NY 14808
Serves: Village of Cohocton
Corning City Court
500 Nasser Civic Center Plaza, Suite 101
Corning, NY 14830
Serves: City of Corning
Corning Town Justice Court
20 South Maple Street
Corning, NY 14830
Serves: Town of Corning
Dansville Town Court
1487 Day Road
Arkport, NY 14807
Serves: Town of Dansville
Erwin Town Court
Serves: Town of Erwin
Fremont Town Court
8217 Cream Hill Road
Arkport, NY 14807
Serves: Town of Fremont
Greenwood Town Court
Serves: Town of Greenwood
Hammondsport Village Court
Serves: Village of Hammondsport
Hartsville Town Court
4555 Purdy Creek Road
Hornell, NY 14843
Serves: Town of Hartsville
Hornby Town Court
4830 Hornby Road
Beaver Dams, NY 14812
Serves: Town of Hornby
Hornell City Court
82 Main Street, Suite 101
Hornell, NY 14843
Serves: City of Hornell
Hornellsville Town Court
6 Park St.
Arkport, NY 14807
Serves: Town of Hornellsville
Howard Town Court
3725 Mill Road
Avoca, NY 14809
Serves: Town of Howard
Jasper Town Court
3807 Preacher Rd
Jasper, NY 14855
Serves: Town of Jasper
Lindley Town Court
637 NY-15
Lindley, NY 14858
Serves: Town of Lindley
Prattsburgh Town Court
19 North Main St
Prattsburgh, NY 14873
Serves: Town of Prattsburgh
Pulteney Town Court
9068 Main St
Pulteney, NY 14874
Serves: Town of Pulteney
Rathbone Town Court
Town Hall, 8088 County Road 21
Addison, NY 14801
Serves: Town of Rathbone
Savona Village Court
15 McCoy St
Savona, NY 14879
Serves: Village of Savona
Thurston Town Court
Town Hall, 7475 County Route 333
Thurston, NY 14821
Serves: Town of Thurston
Troupsburg Town Court
873 Main Street
Troupsburg, NY 14885
Serves: Town of Troupsburg
Tuscarora Town Court
1094 Gill Rd
Addison, NY 14801
Serves: Town of Tuscarora
Urbana Town Court
41 Lake St
Hammondsport, NY 14840
Serves: Town of Urbana
Wayland Town Court
17 North Main St
Wayland, NY 14572
Serves: Town of Wayland
Wayland Village Court
15 North Main St
Wayland, NY 14572
Serves: Village of Wayland
Wayne Town Court
9772 Silsbee Rd
Hammondsport, NY 14840
Serves: Town of Wayne
West Union Town Court
1328 State Rte 248
Rexville, NY 14877
Serves: Town of West Union
Wheeler Town Court
6429 Gardner Rd
Bath, NY 14810
Serves: Town of Wheeler
Woodhull Town Court
1585 Academy St
Woodhull, NY 14898
Serves: Town of Woodhull
How to File in Steuben 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 Steuben County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Steuben 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 Steuben 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 Steuben County?
Small claims cases in Steuben 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 Steuben County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Steuben 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 Steuben 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.