St. Lawrence County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$210
E-filing
Yes
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$0

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

Clerk of Court

St. Lawrence County Clerk

Sandra W. Santamoor

48 Court Street, Canton, NY 13617
E-FilingYes

NYSCEF

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Civil Complaint
$210
$210 index number fee for a civil action (CPLR 8018(a); fee set by NY State). Confirmed on county fee schedule (revised 2025).
Small Claims
$10
Town/Village courts: $10 (claim up to $1,000) or $15 (over $1,000); City courts: $15 (up to $1,000) or $20 (over $1,000). Set by NY State.
Divorce / Family
$0
$0 - no filing fees in Family Court (per NY State Filing Fees, nycourts.gov)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in St. Lawrence County?

    The civil filing fee in St. Lawrence County, New York is $210 index number fee for a civil action (CPLR 8018(a); fee set by NY State). Confirmed on county fee schedule (revised 2025).

  • What is the small claims filing fee in St. Lawrence County?

    Town/Village courts: $10 (claim up to $1,000) or $15 (over $1,000); City courts: $15 (up to $1,000) or $20 (over $1,000). Set by NY State.

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

    $0 - no filing fees in Family Court (per NY State Filing Fees, nycourts.gov)

  • Can I e-file court documents in St. Lawrence County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through NYSCEF.

  • Is there a free online case search for St. Lawrence County?

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

  • Where do I file court documents in St. Lawrence County?

    Filings go to the St. Lawrence County Clerk, located at 48 Court Street, Canton, NY 13617. You can reach the clerk at (315) 379-2237.

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