Yates County Small Claims Court

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

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Max Claim

$3,000

Courts (11)

11 courthouses

Yates County has 11 independent courts

All Courts in Yates County

Barrington Town Court

4424 Old Bath Road

Penn Yan, NY 14527

Serves: Town of Barrington

Phone: (607) 243-8959Hours: Court clerk in person office hours are from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM only on the dates the Court is in session (first Wednesdays of each month at 5:00 PM).

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Benton Town Court

1000 Route 14A

Penn Yan, NY 14527

Serves: Town of Benton

Phone: (315) 536-7236Hours: Court in Session: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month at 5:00 PM. Clerk's office hours are not explicitly stated but likely align with court sessions or town hall hours.

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Dundee Village Court

12 Union Street

Dundee, NY 14837

Serves: Village of Dundee

Phone: (607) 243-5152Hours: Call for information.

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Italy Town Court

6060 Italy Valley Road

Naples, NY 14512

Serves: Town of Italy

Phone: (585) 374-6194Hours: Court in Session: Vehicle and Traffic Matters - 1st & 3rd Fridays of the Month; Criminal Matters - 2nd Friday of the Month. Clerk's office hours are not explicitly stated but Danielle Troth (Court Clerk) shares the same phone number.

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Jerusalem Town Court

3816 Italy Hill Road

Branchport, NY 14418

Serves: Town of Jerusalem

Phone: (315) 595-6102Hours: Court Hours: 1st and 3rd Mondays at 4:00 PM. Other days leave a message.

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Middlesex Town Court

1216 Main Street

Middlesex, NY 14507

Serves: Town of Middlesex

Phone: (585) 554-3607Hours: Traffic/Criminal Court, Small Claims and Civil Court – Tuesday 6:00 PM. Clerk's office hours are not explicitly stated but Debbie Craig (Court Clerk) shares the same phone number.

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Milo Town Court

137 Main Street

Penn Yan, NY 14527

Serves: Town of Milo

Phone: (315) 531-8816Hours: Court in Session: 2nd Thursday of the Month at 9:00 AM. Clerk's office hours are Part Time and vary from week to week.

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Penn Yan Village Court

111 Elm Street

Penn Yan, NY 14527

Serves: Village of Penn Yan

Phone: (315) 536-7243Hours: Day Court Held the Second and Fourth Wednesdays of the month from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Payments in person on Wednesdays between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

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Potter Town Court

4535 Rt. 364

Potter, NY 14507

Serves: Town of Potter

Phone: (585) 554-6758Hours: Small Claims and Summary Proceedings (Evictions) & Civil are held 1st and 3rd Fridays at 9:00 AM. Criminal, Vehicle & Traffic cases are held 2nd and 4th Fridays at 9:00 AM. There is no Court on the 5th Fridays.

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Starkey Town Court

40 Seneca Street

Dundee, NY 14837

Serves: Town of Starkey (encompasses Village of Dundee)

Phone: (607) 243-5344Hours: Small Claims and Civil are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Month at 1:00 PM. Court is held every Wednesday EXCEPT the 5th Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM.

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Torrey Town Court

56 Geneva Street

Dresden, NY 14441

Serves: Town of Torrey

Phone: (315) 536-5655Hours: Court is held each Tuesday at 2:00 PM. Criminal Court is held the first Tuesday of the month at 2:00 PM.

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How to File in Yates County

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File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

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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.

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Data verified May 6, 2026.