Wayne County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Wayne County, NY. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the area.
Small claims in New York — the numbers for Wayne 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.
Wayne County has 21 independent courts
All Courts in Wayne County
Arcadia Town Court
100 East Miller Street
Newark, NY 14513
Serves: Town of Arcadia
Butler Town Court
4576 Butler Center Road
Wolcott, NY 14590
Serves: Town of Butler
Galen Town Court
6 South Park Street
Clyde, NY 14433
Serves: Town of Galen
Huron Town Court
10880 Lummisville Road
Wolcott, NY 14590
Serves: Town of Huron
Lyons Town Court
43 Phelps St.
Lyons, NY 14489
Serves: Town of Lyons
Lyons Village Court
76 Williams Street
Lyons, NY 14489
Serves: Village of Lyons
Macedon Town Court
32 West Main Street
Macedon, NY 14502
Serves: Town of Macedon
Macedon Village Court
96 West Main Street
Macedon, NY 14502
Serves: Village of Macedon
Marion Town Court
3827 North Main Street
Marion, NY 14505
Serves: Town of Marion
Newark Village Court
100 East Miller Street
Newark, NY 14513
Serves: Village of Newark
Ontario Town Court
1846 Ridge Road
Ontario, NY 14519
Serves: Town of Ontario
Palmyra Town Court
144 East Main Street
Palmyra, NY 14522
Serves: Town of Palmyra
Palmyra Village Court
145 East Main Street
Palmyra, NY 14522
Serves: Village of Palmyra
Rose Town Court
5074 North Main Street
North Rose, NY 14516
Serves: Town of Rose
Savannah Town Court
1564 North Main Street
Savannah, NY 13146
Serves: Town of Savannah
Sodus Point Village Court
8356 Bay Street
Sodus Point, NY 14555
Serves: Village of Sodus Point
Sodus Town Court
14-16 Mill Street
Sodus, NY 14551
Serves: Town of Sodus
Walworth Town Court
3600 Lorraine Drive
Walworth, NY 14568
Serves: Town of Walworth
Williamson Town Court
6380 Route 21
Williamson, NY 14589
Serves: Town of Williamson
Wolcott Town Court
6070 Lake Avenue
Wolcott, NY 14590
Serves: Town of Wolcott
Wolcott Village Court
6015 New Hartford Street
Wolcott, NY 14590
Serves: Village of Wolcott
How to File in Wayne 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 Wayne County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.
Ready to take action in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County?
Small claims cases in Wayne 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 Wayne County?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Wayne 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 Wayne 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.