Tioga County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Tioga County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Tioga 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.
Tioga County has 12 independent courts
All Courts in Tioga County
Barton Town Court
304 Route 17C
Waverly, NY 14892
Serves: Town of Barton
Berkshire Town Court
18 Railroad Avenue
Berkshire, NY 13736
Serves: Town of Berkshire
Candor Town Court
101 Owego Road
Candor, NY 13743
Serves: Town of Candor
Candor Village Court
101 Owego Road
Candor, NY 13743
Serves: Village of Candor
Newark Valley Town Court
109 Whig Street
Newark Valley, NY 13811
Serves: Town of Newark Valley
Nichols Town Court
139 Ro-Ki Blvd, Room #6
Nichols, NY 13812
Serves: Town of Nichols
Owego Town Court
2354 State Route 434
Apalachin, NY 13732
Serves: Town of Owego
Richford Town Court
7 Bowery Lane
Richford, NY 13835
Serves: Town of Richford
Spencer Town Court
79 E. Tioga Street
Spencer, NY 14883
Serves: Town of Spencer
Spencer Village Court
41 North Main Street
Spencer, NY 14883
Serves: Village of Spencer
Tioga Town Court
54 5th Avenue
Barton, NY 13734
Serves: Town of Tioga
Waverly Village Court
358 Broad Street
Waverly, NY 14892
Serves: Village of Waverly
How to File in Tioga 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 Tioga County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Tioga 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 Tioga 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 Tioga County?
Small claims cases in Tioga 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 Tioga County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Tioga 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 Tioga 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.