District Court Nassau County New York
Court System Info
- 5 District Court locations
- Main: (516) 493-3000
- Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Small Claims: Up to $5,000
Jurisdiction
- All Nassau County, Long Island
- Population: 1.4 million
- Civil claims up to $15,000
- 64 villages & numerous hamlets
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Nassau County District Court Locations
Address: 99 Main Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
Phone: (516) 572-2262
Serves: Hempstead, Garden City, Uniondale, West Hempstead, Franklin Square, Elmont, parts of Valley Stream
Small Claims: Tuesday & Thursday evenings
Address: 99 Main Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
Phone: (516) 572-2263
Serves: Freeport, Baldwin, Bellmore, Merrick, Roosevelt, Oceanside, East Rockaway
Small Claims: Monday & Wednesday evenings
Address: 435 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11023
Phone: (516) 571-8400
Serves: Great Neck, Manhasset, Port Washington, Roslyn, New Hyde Park, Williston Park, Mineola
Small Claims: Tuesday evenings
Address: 1 Hewlett Plaza, Hewlett, NY 11557
Phone: (516) 571-7090
Serves: Five Towns area (Hewlett, Woodmere, Cedarhurst, Lawrence, Inwood), Valley Stream (part)
Small Claims: Wednesday evenings
Small Claims
- • Maximum claim: $5,000
- • Evening sessions available
- • No attorneys required
- • Decision within 5 weeks
Civil Actions
- • Up to $15,000 in District Court
- • Over $15,000 goes to Supreme Court
- • Attorneys permitted
- • Discovery process available
Court Features
- • E-filing available
- • Interpreter services
- • ADA accessible facilities
- • Free parking at most locations
Nassau County District Court Filing Fees
- Claims up to $1,000$15
- Claims $1,001 - $5,000$20
- Service by mail$6
- Personal service$40
- PettyLawsuit Service$29 + court fees
- Up to $3,000$45
- $3,001 - $10,000$65
- $10,001 - $15,000$95
- Motion fee$45
- Jury demand$70
- Subpoena$15
- Transcript$4/page
- Appeal filing$95
- Execution$35
- Income execution$35
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How to File in Nassau County District Court
Research which court location to use
Drive to correct Nassau County court
Wait in line at clerk's office
Complete forms (often with errors)
Pay filing fees ($15-$95)
Return for evening small claims hearing
Total Cost: $15-$135 + service fees + gas/parking + time off work
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Total Cost: $29 service fee + court filing fees
Important Information for Nassau County Filers
- Small Claims: Maximum $5,000
- District Court Civil: Up to $15,000
- Supreme Court: Over $15,000
- Can recover court costs if you win
- Written contracts: 6 years
- Oral contracts: 6 years
- Property damage: 3 years
- Personal injury: 3 years
- Small Claims Application
- Evidence (contracts, receipts, photos)
- Defendant's current address
- Filing fee payment
- Contract disputes
- Security deposit returns
- Property damage claims
- Landlord-tenant disputes
Towns
- • Hempstead (pop. 800,000+)
- • North Hempstead (pop. 230,000+)
- • Oyster Bay (pop. 300,000+)
Cities
- • Long Beach
- • Glen Cove
Major Villages
- • Garden City
- • Great Neck
- • Rockville Centre
- • Mineola (County Seat)
Nassau County District Court Resources
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Frequently asked questions
What is the small claims limit in Nassau County District Court?
Small Claims Court in Nassau County District Court handles cases up to $5,000. Small claims are heard in the evening at various District Court locations. No attorneys are required. PettyLawsuit charges a $29 service fee to help you prepare and file your case (court fees apply separately).
How many District Court locations are in Nassau County?
Nassau County has 5 District Court locations: 1st District Court (Hempstead), 2nd District Court (Hempstead), 3rd District Court (Great Neck), 4th District Court (Hewlett), and Nassau County Traffic & Parking Violations Agency. Each court serves specific geographic areas within the county.
How much does it cost to file in Nassau County District Court?
Filing fees in Nassau County District Court are: Small Claims (up to $5,000) - $15-$20 plus service fees, Civil claims (up to $15,000) - $45-$95 depending on amount. PettyLawsuit offers filing assistance for a $29 service fee, helping you save time and avoid errors (court fees are additional).
What area does Nassau County District Court serve?
Nassau County District Court serves all of Nassau County on Long Island, including Hempstead, Long Beach, Glen Cove, Freeport, Valley Stream, Rockville Centre, Garden City, and more. The court system serves approximately 1.4 million residents across 64 incorporated villages and numerous hamlets.