Warren County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Warren County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Warren 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.
Warren County has 13 independent courts
All Courts in Warren County
Bolton Town Court
4949 Lake Shore Drive
Bolton Landing, NY 12814
Serves: Town of Bolton
Chester Town Court
6307 State Route 9
Chestertown, NY 12817
Serves: Town of Chester
Glens Falls City Court
42 Ridge Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801
Serves: City of Glens Falls
Hague Town Court
9793 Graphite Mountain Road
Hague, NY 12836
Serves: Town of Hague
Horicon Town Court
6604 State Route 8
Brant Lake, NY 12815
Serves: Town of Horicon
Johnsburg Town Court
Wevertown Community Center, 2370 State Route 28
Wevertown, NY 12886
Serves: Town of Johnsburg
Lake George Town Court
20 Old Post Road
Lake George, NY 12845
Serves: Town of Lake George
Lake George Village Court
20 Old Post Road
Lake George, NY 12845
Serves: Village of Lake George
Lake Luzerne Town Court
539 Lake Avenue
Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Serves: Town of Lake Luzerne
Queensbury Town Court
81 Glenwood Avenue
Queensbury, NY 12804
Serves: Town of Queensbury
Stony Creek Town Court
Town Hall, 52 Hadley Road
Stony Creek, NY 12878
Serves: Town of Stony Creek
Thurman Town Court
Town Hall, 311 Athol Road
Athol, NY 12810
Serves: Town of Thurman
Warrensburg Town Court
3797 Main Street
Warrensburg, NY 12885
Serves: Town of Warrensburg
How to File in Warren 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 Warren County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Warren 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 Warren 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 Warren County?
Small claims cases in Warren 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 Warren County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Warren 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 Warren 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.