Nassau County Small Claims Court (Hempstead, NY): How to File
Nassau County small claims: the court, limit, fees, where to file and case lookup. Checked 2026-10-27.
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Quick answer: In Nassau County, most small claims up to $5,000 go to the Nassau County District Court, 99 Main St, 2nd Floor, Hempstead. If the defendant is in Long Beach or Glen Cove, ask the clerk whether to file in that City Court. District Court filing costs $15 up to $1,000 and $20 over $1,000. Main line: 516-493-4200.
This independent guide covers small claims cases in Nassau County, New York, including Hempstead, Glen Cove and Long Beach. Small Claims Coach is not the court; we link to the court's official pages throughout.
Checked on 2026-10-27 against the New York State Unified Court System website. Sources are listed below. Jump to court addresses and phones ↓ For the statewide rules, see our New York small claims guide.
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Nassau County small claims court: District Court and City Courts
- Court: Nassau County District Court, plus Glen Cove City Court and Long Beach City Court.
- Limit: $5,000 in Nassau District Court (commercial claims $5,000).
Which court do I file in?
- In Nassau County, small claims are heard by Nassau County District Court in Hempstead, and by the City Courts in Glen Cove and Long Beach.
- In general, you can sue in the county where the defendant lives.
- If the defendant is in Long Beach or Glen Cove, ask the clerk at 516-493-4113 whether to file in that City Court.
- Call the District Court at 516-493-4200 to confirm you're filing in the right court.
Addresses, phone numbers and hours
From the New York courts' pages.
Nassau County District Court
Address: 99 Main St, 2nd Floor, Hempstead, NY 11550
Phone: 516-493-4200 (main); 516-493-4113 (Civil/small claims)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 to 5; business must be started by 4:30.
Glen Cove City Court
Address: 13 Glen Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542
Phone: 516-403-2441
Hours: Call for hours.
Long Beach City Court
Address: 1 West Chester Street, Long Beach, NY 11561
Phone: 516-442-8544
Hours: Call for hours.
How much does small claims cost in Nassau County?
From the Nassau District Court fees page:
- Small claims up to $1,000: $15
- Small claims over $1,000: $20
- Counterclaim: $5 plus postage
- Commercial claim: $34.60 for one defendant plus $9.60 for each additional
- No personal checks.
- City Court fees: call the City Court.
- Fees can change; confirm with the clerk before you file.
Can I e-file in Nassau County?
We couldn't confirm small claims e-filing for Nassau. Ask the clerk at 516-493-4113.
Nassau County small claims forms
Call the small claims clerk at 516-493-4113 and ask which claim form to use. Statewide steps are in our New York guide.
How to file in Nassau County, step by step
- Make sure your claim is $5,000 or less.
- If the defendant is in Long Beach or Glen Cove, ask whether to file in that City Court.
- File your claim with the clerk and pay the fee (no personal checks at District Court).
- Go to your hearing with your evidence. Statewide rules are in our New York guide.
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How to look up a Nassau County small claims case
- We couldn't confirm an online case lookup for Nassau. Call the small claims clerk at 516-493-4113 to check your case.
What does it cost to collect a judgment?
Winning doesn't mean you get paid automatically. Collection fees weren't on the pages we checked; ask the clerk.
Fee waivers and venue changes
- Can't afford the fees? Ask the clerk what options the court offers.
- Evening sessions: ask the small claims clerk at 516-493-4113.
Coach's Tips for Nassau County
- Don't bring a personal check. Nassau District Court doesn't take them.
Nassau County small claims checklist
- My claim is $5,000 or less.
- I know which court to file in.
- I have a payment that isn't a personal check.
- My evidence is organized.
Nassau County small claims FAQ
What is the small claims limit in Nassau County?
$5,000 in Nassau County District Court.
How much does it cost to file small claims in Nassau County District Court?
$15 for claims up to $1,000 and $20 for claims over $1,000. Personal checks aren't accepted.
Which court handles small claims in Nassau County, New York?
Nassau County District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead, hears small claims. Glen Cove and Long Beach have their own City Courts, so ask the clerk which court to use.
Can a business sue in Nassau County small claims?
A corporation, partnership or association with its principal office in New York State, or an assignee, files a commercial claim (up to $5,000), not an ordinary small claim. Nassau County District Court hears commercial claims.
Who decides a small claims case in Nassau County?
In Nassau County, a judge or an arbitrator can decide your case, and you get to choose. An arbitrator's decision can't be appealed.
How do I collect a small claims judgment in New York?
A common tool is an execution, a court order that lets an enforcement officer take property or money to pay your judgment. Ask the clerk about other collection options.
Sources
- Nassau County District Court: Case Types
- Nassau District Court: Fees
- Glen Cove City Court
- Long Beach City Court
Checked 2026-10-27.
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