Dundee Village Court
Filing information for Dundee Village Court in Dundee, NY. Part of the Yates 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
Dundee Village Court
12 Union Street
Dundee, NY 14837
Hours: Call for information.
Area Served
Village of Dundee
How to File at Dundee Village 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? Yates County has 11 courts.
See all 11 courts in Yates 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 Dundee Village 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 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 at Dundee Village Court?
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.
Where is Dundee Village Court, and when is it open?
Dundee Village Court is at 12 Union Street, Dundee, NY 14837. Posted hours: Call for information.. Phone: (607) 243-5152. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Dundee?
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.