Chautauqua County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Chautauqua County, New York.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$210
E-filing
Mandatory
Case lookup
Free online

At $210, the civil filing fee in Chautauqua County is higher than most nearby counties (median $177 across 4 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Chautauqua County Clerk

Gregory Carlson

Self-Help & Jury

E-FilingMandatory

NYSCEF (NY State Courts Electronic Filing) · (Supreme Court civil, effective 10/17/2018)

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Civil Complaint
$210
$210 index number fee to commence an action (CPLR 8018)
Divorce / Family
No filing fee (NY Family Court petitions are filed without fee and not through the County Clerk)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Chautauqua County?

    The civil filing fee in Chautauqua County, New York is $210 index number fee to commence an action (CPLR 8018)

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Chautauqua County?

    No filing fee (NY Family Court petitions are filed without fee and not through the County Clerk)

  • Can I e-file court documents in Chautauqua County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through NYSCEF. It is mandatory for attorneys.

  • Is there a free online case search for Chautauqua County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at iapps.courts.state.ny.us.

  • Where do I file court documents in Chautauqua County?

    Filings go to the Chautauqua County Clerk. You can reach the clerk at (716) 753-4975.

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