New York Legal Costs & Filing Information
Verified filing fees, courts and requirements for common legal processes in New York. Every figure links to the official source it came from, with the date it was last checked.
Divorce in New York
- Court fees (uncontested total):
- $335 minimum
- Waiting period:
- None
- Residency requirement:
- 2 years — or 1 year with NY connections
- Where to file:
- Supreme Court
Verified 2026-08-24
Small Claims in New York
- Claim limit:
- $10,000 NYC / $5,000 city courts / $3,000 town & village courts
- Filing fee:
- $10–$20
- Attorneys:
- Allowed (not required)
- Court:
- Small Claims Part — NYC Civil Court, City Courts, or Town/Village Justice Courts
Verified 2026-08-24
Probate in New York
- Probate filing fee:
- $45–$1,250
- Small-estate threshold:
- $50,000 personal property
- Executor compensation:
- Statutory commissions
- Where filed:
- Surrogate's Court
Verified 2026-08-24
Name Change in New York
- Filing fee:
- $210 — or $65 in NYC Civil Court
- Publication:
- Not required
- Fingerprints:
- Not required
- Court:
- Supreme or County Court; NYC Civil Court in the city
Verified 2026-08-24
Bankruptcy in New York
- Chapter 7 filing fee:
- $338
- Chapter 13 filing fee:
- $313
- Federal districts in New York:
- 4
- Fee waiver (Ch. 7 only):
- Income < 150% of poverty line
Verified 2026-08-24
New York official resources
- New York State Unified Court System — the state court system
- NY CourtHelp — official self-help resources and forms
LawLintel provides general legal information, not legal advice. Laws, rules, procedures and fees change and can depend on your specific facts and county. Verify important information with the applicable court or a qualified attorney before acting.