Stephentown, NY · Rensselaer County
Application for Small Claim
This application lets a person start a small claim in Stephentown by identifying the parties, describing the damages or debt, and stating the amount claimed.
What this form is
The application is for a person seeking up to $3,000 for damages or debt. It asks for the plaintiff’s and defendant’s names, addresses, and phone numbers, a brief description of the claim, the total amount, and the applicant’s signature. The form says the filing fee must be submitted with the application and that the defendant must meet its stated Stephentown and Rensselaer County requirements.
Who needs it
A person seeking up to $3,000 for damages or debt from a defendant who meets the form’s Stephentown and Rensselaer County requirements should use this application.
How to submit it
The form says the filing fee must be submitted with the application and lists the Town of Stephentown at 26 Grange Hall Road, Stephentown, NY 12168. It also provides Justice Court contact details by phone, fax, and email.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the form identifies no sworn or notarized attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Application for Small Claim PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the parties’ contact information, describe the damages or debt, state the total amount, and sign.
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Review The Form
Check the form’s filing fee and defendant eligibility information; it identifies no attachments.
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Submit To The Town
Submit the application and filing fee to the Town of Stephentown at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Application for Small Claim?
- No. The application has a signature line and does not require a notary. The form identifies no sworn or notarized attachment.
- Who can use this small claim application?
- The form is for a claim of up to $3,000 for damages or debt. It says the defendant must reside, have a business office, or work regularly in Stephentown and be available for service in Rensselaer County.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for the plaintiff’s and defendant’s names, addresses, and phone numbers, a brief description of the damages or debt, the total amount claimed, and the applicant’s signature.
- How do I submit the Application for Small Claim?
- The form says to submit the filing fee with the application and lists the Town of Stephentown at 26 Grange Hall Road, Stephentown, NY 12168.