Ulster County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Ulster County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.

E-Filing

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Max Claim

$10,000

Courts (6)

6 courthouses

Ulster County has 6 independent courts

All Courts in Ulster County

Kingston City Court

1 Garraghan Drive

Kingston, NY 12401

Serves: City of Kingston

Phone: (845) 481-9350Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
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New Paltz Town Justice Court

23 Plattekill Avenue

New Paltz, NY 12561

Serves: Town of New Paltz

Phone: (845) 255-0041Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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Saugerties Town Justice Court

4 High Street

Saugerties, NY 12477

Serves: Town of Saugerties

Phone: (845) 246-2800 ext. 325
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Saugerties Village Justice Court

43 Partition Street

Saugerties, NY 12477

Serves: Village of Saugerties

Phone: (845) 246-3958
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Town of Kingston Justice Court

906 Sawkill Road

Kingston, NY 12401

Serves: Town of Kingston

Phone: (845) 336-8853 ext. 1Hours: Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Town of Ulster Justice Court

1 Town Hall Drive

Lake Katrine, NY 12449

Serves: Town of Ulster

Phone: (845) 382-1737Hours: Judge Kesick: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM; Judge Flood-Myers: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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How to File in Ulster 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 Ulster County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.

Ready to take action in Ulster County?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

Read the demand letter guide

For statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full New York small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.