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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Small claims in New York — the numbers for Yates County courts

$3,000

maximum claim

from $15

filing fee (published, varies by claim)

3–6 yrs

filing deadline by claim type

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.

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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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

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Common questions

How much does it cost to file a small claims case in Yates 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 Yates County?

Small claims cases in Yates 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 Yates County?

No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Yates 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 Yates 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.