Ontario County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$210
E-filing
No; consensual/permi…
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$210

At $210, the civil filing fee in Ontario County is about the same as nearby counties (median $210 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Ontario County Clerk's Office

Jean Chrisman

20 Ontario St, Canandaigua, NY 14424

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E-FilingNo; consensual/permi…

NYSCEF (NY State Courts Electronic Filing) · No; consensual/permitted for approved case types

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Civil Complaint
$210
$210 index number fee to commence Supreme Court civil action (CPLR 8018)
Small Claims
N/A at County Clerk; small claims filed in City/Town/Village courts
Divorce / Family
$210
$210 index number fee for matrimonial/divorce action (CPLR 8018); Family Court petitions have no filing fee

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Ontario County?

    N/A at County Clerk; small claims filed in City/Town/Village courts.

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

    $210 index number fee for matrimonial/divorce action (CPLR 8018); Family Court petitions have no filing fee.

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through NYSCEF.

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at searchiqs.com.

  • Where do I file court documents in Ontario County?

    Filings go to the Ontario County Clerk's Office, located at 20 Ontario St, Canandaigua, NY 14424. You can reach the clerk at (585) 396-4451.

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