Civil Court of the City of New York

About Online Dispute Resolution

The Small Claims Court provides an inexpensive and simplified process for litigants to resolve their legal problems involving cases of small amounts of money.

Using this site, you can choose to negotiate directly with the other party or request the involvement of a mediator.

You can use the system to exchange messages with the other party and/or a mediator and to upload/download documents. If you and the other party are able to reach an agreement, it will eliminate the need to appear in court.

This service is secure, free to use, and is available to you 24/7.