New York County Small Claims Resources
In New York, small claims cases can be heard in different courts depending on the city, town, or village. Each county or court may publish its own guides and forms. The items below are examples of what to look for.
New York County / Manhattan (example)
- Borough or county small claims information (link placeholder)
- Court-specific small claims forms and instructions (link placeholder)
- Self-help, help center, or pro se assistance information (link placeholder)
Kings County / Brooklyn (example)
- Local small claims court details (link placeholder)
- Downloadable forms and fee information (link placeholder)
- Links to legal aid or court help centers (link placeholder)
Erie County (example)
- Small claims guidance for local city/town courts (link placeholder)
- Local forms and filing instructions (link placeholder)
- Contact information for court help or legal aid (link placeholder)
Finding your county's resources
Search for your county or city name plus "small claims court" or "city court small claims". Official New York court websites typically end in .nycourts.gov.