Suffolk County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Suffolk County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Ronkonkoma area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Suffolk County courts
$5,000
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.
Suffolk County has 10 independent courts
All Courts in Suffolk County
East Hampton Town Justice Court
159 Pantigo Road
East Hampton, NY 11937
Serves: Town of East Hampton (Eastern Suffolk)
Riverhead Town Justice Court
210 Howell Avenue
Riverhead, NY 11901
Serves: Town of Riverhead (Eastern Suffolk)
Shelter Island Town Justice Court
44 North Ferry Road
Shelter Island, NY 11964
Serves: Town of Shelter Island (Eastern Suffolk)
Southampton Town Justice Court
32 Jackson Avenue
Hampton Bays, NY 11946
Serves: Town of Southampton (Eastern Suffolk)
Southold Town Justice Court
53095 Main Road
Southold, NY 11971
Serves: Town of Southold (Eastern Suffolk)
Suffolk County District Court — 1st & 5th Districts (Consolidated)
3105 Veterans Memorial Highway
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
Serves: 1st District (Town of Islip - Civil) and 5th District (Town of Islip)
Suffolk County District Court — 2nd District
30 E. Hoffman Avenue
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Serves: Town of Babylon
Suffolk County District Court — 3rd District
1850 New York Avenue
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Serves: Town of Huntington
Suffolk County District Court — 4th District
North County Complex
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Serves: Town of Smithtown
Suffolk County District Court — 6th District
150 West Main Street
Patchogue, NY 11772
Serves: Town of Brookhaven
How to File in Suffolk 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.
Ready to take action in Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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 Suffolk County?
Small claims cases in Suffolk County are limited to $5,000. 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 Suffolk County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Suffolk 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 Suffolk 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.