Milo Town Court
Filing information for Milo Town Court in Penn Yan, 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
Milo Town Court
137 Main Street
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Mailing Address
137 Main Street
Penn Yan, NY 14527
Hours: 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.
Area Served
Town of Milo
How to File at Milo 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? 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 Milo 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 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 Milo Town 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 Milo Town Court, and when is it open?
Milo Town Court is at 137 Main Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527. Posted hours: 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.. Phone: (315) 531-8816. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Penn Yan?
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.