Washington County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Washington 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
Divorce / family
$210

At $210, the civil filing fee in Washington County is lower than most nearby counties (median $253 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Washington County Supreme and County Court Clerk's Office (County Clerk serves as clerk of court)

Lindsay Haverlock (Chief Clerk)

383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828
(518) 480-6920

Self-Help & Jury

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E-FilingMandatory

NYSCEF (New York State Courts Electronic Filing) · for select case types per the 4th Judicial District Washington County e-filing protocol

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Filing Fees
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Civil Complaint
$210
$210 index number fee to commence a civil action in Supreme/County Court (CPLR 8018(a))
Small Claims
$10
$10 for claims up to $1,000 or $15 for claims over $1,000 in town/village courts (UJCA 1803); small claims are heard by local courts, not the County Clerk
Divorce / Family
$210
No filing fee for NY Family Court petitions; a matrimonial/divorce action is filed in Supreme Court and requires the $210 index number fee

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

    $10 for claims up to $1,000 or $15 for claims over $1,000 in town/village courts (UJCA 1803); small claims are heard by local courts, not the County Clerk.

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

    No filing fee for NY Family Court petitions; a matrimonial/divorce action is filed in Supreme Court and requires the $210 index number fee.

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

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

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Washington County?

    Filings go to the Washington County Supreme and County Court Clerk's Office (County Clerk serves as clerk of court), located at 383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828. You can reach the clerk at (518) 480-6920.

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