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Town of Middlefield, NY
Town Clerk    607-547-5093
Town Court   607-547-2126
SMALL CLAIMS COURT

How do I file a small claims case?

  • The party you are filing against must live, work or have a place of business in the Town of Middlefield.
  • They must receive their mail in the Town of Middlefield.
  • You must have the exact mailing address- Post office boxes are not acceptable.
  • For claims up to $1000.00, the filing fee is $10.00.
  • For claims over $1000.00 up to $3000.00 the filing fee is $15.00.
  • You must call ahead to make an appointment to file the paperwork. 

For more information you may pick up a booklet on small claims at the court office,
or click on the link below:
http://nycourts.gov/CourtHelp/pdfs/SmallClaimsHandbook.pdf 





To file a claim, CLICK HERE for the small claims form and mail it back to the court with the filing fee.  

Town of Middlefield, New York
PO Box 961
Cooperstown, NY 13326
(607) 547-5093