Washington County Court Information

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

Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07

Clerk of Court

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

Lindsay Haverlock (Chief Clerk)

(518) 480-6920

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center →

Jury Service →

E-FilingMandatory

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

Open e-filing portal →

Filing Fees

Full schedule →

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