New York, NY Small Claims Court Fee Calculator

Filing a case in NYC Civil Court? Use our calculator to determine your exact filing fees based on the 2026 fee schedule.

Estimated Filing Fee:

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Based on New York City Civil Court fee schedule.

About New York City Small Claims

In New York City, you can sue for up to $10,000 in Small Claims Court. It is an inexpensive and simplified way to resolve disputes without a lawyer.

Fee Schedule Overview

  • Claims up to $1,000: $15.00
  • Claims over $1,000 up to $10,000: $20.00

Where to File

You can file your claim at the clerk's office in the county where the defendant lives, works, or has a place of business. NYC covers Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Queens, and Richmond (Staten Island) counties.