Wayne County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

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

At $210, the civil filing fee in Wayne County is about the same as nearby counties (median $210 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Wayne County Clerk's Office (Clerk of the Supreme and County Courts)

Michael Jankowski

9 Pearl St., Lyons, NY 14489

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E-FilingPartial

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Civil Complaint
$210
$210 index number fee to commence a Supreme Court civil action, plus $95 Request for Judicial Intervention fee, per CPLR 8018 and 8020
Small Claims
$10
$10 for claims up to $1,000 and $15 for claims over $1,000, filed in town/village/city courts
Divorce / Family
$210
Divorce is filed in Supreme Court and requires the $210 index number fee plus additional fees; Family Court petitions (custody/support) have no filing fee

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Wayne County, New York is $210 index number fee to commence a Supreme Court civil action, plus $95 Request for Judicial Intervention fee, per CPLR 8018 and 8020.

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

    $10 for claims up to $1,000 and $15 for claims over $1,000, filed in town/village/city courts.

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

    Divorce is filed in Supreme Court and requires the $210 index number fee plus additional fees; Family Court petitions (custody/support) have no filing fee.

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

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

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Wayne County?

    Filings go to the Wayne County Clerk's Office (Clerk of the Supreme and County Courts), located at 9 Pearl St., Lyons, NY 14489. You can reach the clerk at (315) 946-7470.

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