Perry Town Court
Filing information for Perry Town Court in Perry, NY. Part of the Wyoming County small claims court system.
Small claims in New York — the numbers that apply at this court
$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.
Courthouse Details
Perry Town Court
46 North Main Street
Perry, NY 14530
Hours: Call for information
Area Served
Town of Perry
How to File at Perry Town Court
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to take action?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideWrong court? Wyoming County has 21 courts.
See all 21 courts in Wyoming County →Small 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 at Perry Town Court?
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 Wyoming County?
Small claims cases in Wyoming 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 at Perry Town Court?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Wyoming County. You'll file in person or by mail. Check with the clerk before you make the trip, in case that's changed.
Where is Perry Town Court, and when is it open?
Perry Town Court is at 46 North Main Street, Perry, NY 14530. Posted hours: Call for information. Phone: (585) 237-2149. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Perry?
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.