Rensselaer County Court Information

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

Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07

Clerk of Court

Rensselaer County Clerk

Frank Merola

(518) 270-4080

Self-Help & Jury

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E-FilingMandatory

NYSCEF (New York State Courts Electronic Filing) · - Supreme Court civil actions/proceedings in Rensselaer County must be e-filed (effective November 20, 2019)

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Filing Fees
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Civil Complaint
$210
$210 (index number, Supreme/County Court civil action - CPLR 8018)
Small Claims
$15
$15 for claims of $1,000 or less; $20 for claims over $1,000 (City/District Court)
Divorce / Family
$0
$0 (no filing fee in Family Court); $210 index number for a matrimonial/divorce action in Supreme Court