Sullivan County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Sullivan County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Sullivan 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.
Sullivan County has 19 independent courts
All Courts in Sullivan County
Bethel Town Court
3586 Route 55
White Lake, NY 12786
Serves: Town of Bethel
Bloomingburg Village Court
13 North St.
Bloomingburg, NY 12721
Serves: Village of Bloomingburg
Callicoon Town Court
19 Legion Street
Jeffersonville, NY 12748
Serves: Town of Callicoon
Cochecton Town Court
74 Smales Road
Lake Huntington, NY 12752
Serves: Town of Cochecton
Delaware Town Court
104 Main Street
Hortonville, NY 12745
Serves: Town of Delaware
Fallsburg Town Court
1 Railroad Plaza
South Fallsburg, NY 12779
Serves: Town of Fallsburg
Forestburgh Town Court
King Road
Forestburgh, NY 12777
Serves: Town of Forestburgh
Fremont Town Court
12 County Road 95
Fremont Center, NY 12736
Serves: Town of Fremont
Highland Town Court
2 Schoolhouse Road
Barryville, NY 12719
Serves: Town of Highland
Liberty Town Court
120 North Main Street
Liberty, NY 12754
Serves: Town of Liberty
Liberty Village Court
167 North Main Street
Liberty, NY 12754
Serves: Village of Liberty
Lumberland Town Court
1054 Proctor Road
Glen Spey, NY 12737
Serves: Town of Lumberland
Mamakating Town Court
2948 Route 209
Wurtsboro, NY 12790
Serves: Town of Mamakating
Monticello Village Court
18 Pleasant Street
Monticello, NY 12701
Serves: Village of Monticello
Neversink Town Court
273 Main Street
Grahamsville, NY 12740
Serves: Town of Neversink
Rockland Town Court
1939 Old RT-17
Roscoe, NY 12776
Serves: Town of Rockland
Thompson Town Court
4052 State Route 42 North
Monticello, NY 12701
Serves: Town of Thompson
Tusten Town Court
210 Bridge Street
Narrowsburg, NY 12764
Serves: Town of Tusten
Woodridge Village Court
2 Dairyland Road
Woodridge, NY 12789
Serves: Village of Woodridge
How to File in Sullivan 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 Sullivan County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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 Sullivan County?
Small claims cases in Sullivan 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 Sullivan County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Sullivan 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 Sullivan 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.