Small Claims Action

Required Information:

• Name & street address of defendant (no PO Box #)

• Brief statement of claim

• Amount of claim

• Filing Fee – Maximum of $15.00 (No personal checks)

Incorporated Businesses, Individuals who cannot file in Small Claims Actions

Civil Suit Actions:

• Summons & Complaint prepared, signed by either an attorney, or the Court Clerk

• Summons must be served at least six (6), but not more than thirty (30) days before hearing date

• A copy of summons & complaint with affidavit of service attached, shall be filed with the court within six (6) days of service

• Filing Fee – $20.00 (No personal checks)

Summary Proceedings (Evictions)

Forms Needed:

• Notice of Petition

• Petition to Recover Possession of Real Property

• Applicable Notice to Vacate & Affidavit of Service of same, applicable warrant if seeking removal

WHAT IS NEEDED TO FILE

• Have Notice of Petition & Petition to Recover Possession of Real Property filled out

• Have Applicable Notice to Vacate & Affidavit of Service of same with petitions

• Make sure Respondent (Tenant) is served not more than seventeen (17) days or less than ten (10) days before hearing date

• Make sure Notice of Petition & an Affidavit of Service is filed with the court within three (3) days of service

Filing Fee – $20.00 (No personal checks)

METHODS OF PAYMENT

No personal checks, only money orders and certified checks (drawn on U.S. Bank) accepted

• All remittances are to be made payable to the Owego Town Court and must be paid in U.S. funds.

• Enclose a self addressed, stamped envelope with your payment for your receipt.

Where to Pay:

Payments can be made 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Go to www.allpaid.com or call 888-604-7888

Pay Fines, Surcharges Judge Hogan – PLC 5463

Internet Service Fee 3.5% (Minimum $3.50)

Phone Service Fee 5% (Minimum $5.00)

PAYMENT METHODS

Owego Town Court Office can process credit card payments, but you may pay with cash if you are paying in person. Payments made by credit/debit cards must be paid in full. The court does not accept personal checks.