The forms can be filled in on the computer. Either use your mouse or the tab key on your keyboard to place the cursor where you want to fill in information. When you are finished, you can print your completed form. Or, you may print out a blank form and fill it in by hand. The form cannot be filed electronically.

Starting a Case

Instructions for Filing a Small Claims/Commercial Claims Action
(CIV-SC-66) (only for non-New York City residents suing New York City residents)

Statement of Claim (Small Claims)
(CIV-SC-50)

Fee Waiver Form
(CIV-GP-15)

Demand Letter
(UCS-124) (for a consumer credit transaction case)

Statement of Claim (Commercial Claims)
(CIV-SC-70)

Instructions For Filing Actions Against the City of New York, the State of New York, the United States of America
(CIV-SC-25)

Small Claims Form Instructions:
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