New York City Civil Court

Category: City courthouse in New York

Address: 111 Centre St, New York, NY 10013, USA

Phone: +16463865750

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

K Leigh

Aug 29, 2022

I have had a very positive experience with a particular judge. Had a nightmare with the clerks office, I mean given the wrong information over and over, asking the clerk to verify something and having them bark at me for 10 minutes about how they had no time to do it because their lunch break started in 10 minutes! Some of these civil servants have no work ethic and no shame.

Ofunneamaka O

Jun 14, 2022

Went in for a name change. Luckily the process didn't take so long. Just make sure and have exact cash change as they do not take cards or anything over the amount. Had all required paperwork and notarized form completed. Sent upstairs to pay then back down to finish the process. Was told to call to make sure everything was processed before coming to pick up completed name change paperwork. Calling has proven to be pointless though, no one picks up. Guess I'll be trekking down there in hopes that everything is done. Was told the day of it would take 3-4 days. **UPDATE** Went in about two weeks later. I was given my paperwork that showed a change of name. Was sent upstairs to pay, exact change only. Not too bad of a wait, as I was the only one for that line (5-10 minutes), so they could stamp and do whatever else that needed to. Handed back my paperwork and off I went.

Vinti Bhatnagar

May 31, 2022

Five months to get my name change petition approved requiring five in-person trips due to incorrect information shared with me by the staff. While bureaucratic hold ups are expected in these types of organizations, there is absolutely no excuse for gross incompetence.

Arielle Cheifetz

May 3, 2022

Some notes from my Name Change experience there today to speed things up and make this a 15-20 minute errand: NOTE: Make sure your forms are notarized before you visit the office! I would recommend going to a UPS location that offers it. (The Supreme Court basement offers free notarizing services, but we waited for over an hour to get to the front of the line.) NOTE: Make copies of your birth certificate and driver's license ahead of time. If you want to make copies at the office, they charge you 25 CENTS a copy, so make sure you bring (at least) 2 quarters! MAJOR NOTE: They only accept the name change fee in CASH in EXACT CHANGE. They do not take credit or debit. Learn from my mistakes! Despite my stupidity, the staff was quite helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. I would recommend this location.

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Questions & Answers

What time do court break for lunch

herbert lee | Oct 14, 2018
Peter DiGenova | Oct 14, 2019

The offices do not close for lunch the courtrooms close from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m

How long does a person have to get the papers from Civil court clerk Room 225 ?

Row Lynn | Oct 14, 2018
PV Burke | Oct 14, 2018

Try to get there 4:30pm

can I get a copy of my divorce in that court

Luis Santos | Oct 14, 2018
Jacqueline Jones | Oct 14, 2019

Can I get a copy of my divorce papers

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How can I get a public defender?

Reza Nazari | Oct 14, 2018
robert butler | Oct 14, 2018

You could look in the white/yellow pages or have the Court provide you with one

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I paid for a electric scooter off of Amazon seller 6/18/2022 for $599 it work until it was time to charge, it didn't charged I paid the ups store to send it back on 7/18/2022 they lost the it they paid me $251.81 on 9/12/22 how can I get my money

franklin Eskridge | Sep 22, 2022
Miranda Vargas | Sep 22, 2022

Sue them make sure you have proof what you paid and how much UPS owes you we need to be careful with UPS, Fed Ex etc some of those employees steal pkgs often.

Is the civil court OFFICE (on the ground floor) open unti 4:30p.m.?

Cynthia Teramura | Oct 13, 2021
Beth Karsevar | Oct 13, 2021

Those are their listed hours but you should always get there by 330 or 4 or they will turn you away.

How much do it cost to start a civil law suit against a person

Katrina Jones | Oct 14, 2019
Miko Asendio | Oct 13, 2021

can you file a court case online?

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Is a landlord responsible for my furniture being destroyed because of a leaking roof?

Gail Millar | Oct 14, 2019
Ygnacio Silvestre | Oct 14, 2019

Yes .However. you will ja e to sue your landlord in small claims court of the amount of your furniture under $ 5k. In Civil court if the amount of your claim is $5K to $25K

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Where can I find the history behind the frieze of the family with the civil servants behind them that hangs in the front of the building?

Richard Nesbit | Oct 14, 2019
annette williams | Oct 14, 2019

311 inquire

I sent in a form regarding a police report I filed to the courts weeks ago & still haven’t heard back. How long does it typically take?

Rhia Coles | Oct 14, 2018
annette williams | Oct 14, 2018

U can always Inquire about your filing. Use your given Index number. Do call 311 to connect with the court room you seek.

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Can I go to 111 centre st to change last name on a child?

iris rojas | Oct 14, 2018
Anthony Wright | Oct 14, 2018

Yes, Do Inquire 311 with your questions

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can i withdraw the court forms from the computer? please explain

mary smith | Oct 14, 2018
Anthony Wright | Oct 14, 2018

YES, PLUS MANY OTHER NEEDED FORMS IN THE COURT ONLINE DATA BASE.

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Today a have a apoinme is that cour open todat

Juan Paulino | Oct 14, 2018
robert butler | Oct 14, 2018

Yes far as I know

Can someone over the age of 18 years old file a petition for someone

Keysha Reynolds | Oct 14, 2018
La negra Bella | Oct 14, 2018

I'm going to go, the person is writing to me because they have the speaker for me

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What time does the name change office open?

Franco Montez | Jul 15, 2022
Ofunneamaka O | Jul 15, 2022

They open at 9am

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How do I go about filing a civil action for a cout review I only have 60 days to do it

Valerie Green | Apr 16, 2022
Julio C Gomez, MSSW | Apr 16, 2022

Just show up with your documents and they will provide documents to you to out.

Can i get my birth certificate here

Maria Varela | Jan 16, 2022
David Seigel | Jan 16, 2022

Birth certificates are gotten at the NYC Department of Health if you were born in NYC.

How can I find a particular case?

Harriet Andrade | Dec 17, 2021
Evelyn Kelsey | Dec 17, 2021

I do not no

Is there commercial parking outside

michele Maggi | Dec 17, 2021
Evelyn Kelsey | Dec 17, 2021

Yes

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Can I also sue for court costs as part of the claim?

Renee McCants | Nov 17, 2021
darcel rawlings | Nov 17, 2021

No You would have to go to Civil or Supreme Court to sue for costs they only handle Housing Court Issues: Evictions, Non-Payment, Landlord/tenant disputes etc;

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can you file a court case online?

Miko Asendio | Oct 13, 2021
Edelalcira Millan | Oct 13, 2021

I am sorry, I don't have any idea about that. I went there and It was almost empty

Where do I send the application and check?

Harvie S | Oct 13, 2021
Maram Tours for Hajj and Umrah | Oct 13, 2021

Can you name the application? Is it a complaint or small claim case?

How long until you can file a claim for money owed?

Layla Helou | Oct 13, 2021
Edelalcira Millan | Oct 13, 2021

I qm sorry, I'm not sure

Can I do gender mark change here if I moved to a different state from New York?

Booker T | Oct 13, 2021
Ju | Oct 13, 2021

Those are state laws but NY has that available on your ID if u choose.

Court date scheduled 19th May 2021... As future bride ...Defendants have now filed bankruptcy on 19thAug 2020..I & groom -to-be don't know where WE stand,case on 22 nd Dec.2020 had been adjourned to 19 th May 2021 thMay...Where do Case

Renee HARRISON | Oct 13, 2021
ALLEN C. Dawson | Oct 13, 2021

Everything has been disrupted due to coronavirus.

What should I do about a purchase of an expired product that damaged and took my hair out?

Lovease Felter | Oct 13, 2020
Savosnip3z | Oct 13, 2020

Read labels and make sure you dont purchase expired products.

is the civil court opening to the public? I have suemon which is delivered to dependent by sufferie officer, then the delivered form and advit form must be turned to court secretary soon, but I can not go inside court

Spring Ho. | Oct 13, 2020
Tearre Williams | Oct 13, 2020

All buildings are open state what you are there for

Is the housing open for court cases

shawneice pryor | Oct 13, 2020
christina petino | Oct 13, 2020

Only emergency cases

How do I contact

Debbie M. | Oct 13, 2020
Ramon Reyes | Oct 13, 2020

I do not know, sorry

There's free legal help there please tell me what days and time are the lawyers avilable?

La'Jhuan “WEALTHYANDSEXY” Scarbough | Oct 13, 2020
David Seigel | Oct 13, 2020

Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays there is a pro se attorney that answers legal questions about Civil or Small Claims cases for free in Room 104 from 9:30 until 1:00 and 2:15 until 4:30.

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Do I need a federal ID to have help here?

Amari Stafford | Oct 13, 2020
Raul Santos | Oct 13, 2020

No

How do I find out if I still have to appear for a civil case adjourned to 10/17/19?

Diane Perkins | Oct 14, 2019
Charmayne Moss | Oct 14, 2019

You can call the Part Clerk and find out. However, if your case is still active you must likely have to appear.

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My court papers has a date but no time how do I find out without showing up at the wrong time?

Netta Boo | Oct 14, 2019
David Seigel | Oct 14, 2019

What is the date?

where to park?

Christopher Power | Oct 14, 2019
kevin nash | Oct 14, 2019

Parking is $30 plus for an hour. If you can, take the subway. $2.95 1 way.

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How long would it take?

Jemma Kennedy | Oct 14, 2019
Peter DiGenova | Oct 14, 2019

The process usually takes between two to three months

How much would it cost to add two names to my birth certificate?

Jemma Kennedy | Oct 14, 2019
David Seigel | Oct 14, 2019

Fee to start a name change procedure is $65. It usually requires putting a legal announcement in a paper. They often let you publish in a paper that charges $35 but it could be more.

can I find a notice of trial/inquest form for civil court on line? what is the site/link?

Ilana Schwitzer | Oct 14, 2019
Dave | Oct 14, 2019

They don't have it online that I know of

paid lawyer for paper work to have marshall to removed hold tenant from my apartment ,paper was never file .paid lawyer $400.00 fee to do this paper and was never done. need to get my money back from Pamela Aurelien...

Charles Boria | Oct 14, 2019
Charmayne Moss | Oct 14, 2019

File a claim in small claims court and also report Attorney to the Bar Association.

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do you need an appointment to go for a name change or can you do walk-ins? i already have the papers filled out i just need to pay and get it into the newspaper.

Life of Mariah | Oct 14, 2019
Dave | Oct 14, 2019

Just a walk in

for name change filing pro se do i need to prepare court order?

Sonia Bromberg | Oct 14, 2019
annette williams | Oct 14, 2019

311 to be sure

Is the office open today? The gate was closed earlier today.

Regina Ashwood | Oct 14, 2019
Jerry Washington | Oct 14, 2019

No it is not open today.

Where can I park

Connecting F4milies Justice - CF4J | Oct 14, 2019
Dave | Oct 14, 2019

On Baxter street cause I doubt you will find parking right next to the court house unless you get lucky

Does the New York City Civil Court Help Center located at 111 Centre Street have a telephone number where one can speak with a human?

Alt Email | Oct 14, 2019
Anthony Wright | Oct 14, 2019

311, one can speak with a human?

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Hi. Any have experienced issue between landlords, tenant aka John doe Jane doe? Thanks

の息子王 | Oct 14, 2019
annette williams | Oct 14, 2019

How Can You Make A Difference For The Needed

How can I get first timers information about a case

Demeitrius Kennedy | Oct 14, 2019
Anthony Wright | Oct 14, 2019

Call 311

Someone owes me about $1300. Is this the court to come to with my evidence?

jenny hall | Oct 14, 2018
Marlene Hough | Oct 14, 2019

Someone owes me 4,400.00 is this the right court to come to.

What is the DMV mailing address that I need to mail a copy of my Name Change Order?

Raisa Grinberg | Oct 14, 2018
annette williams | Oct 14, 2018

Call 311 to inform U

how much to file a civil suit?

John McLellan | Oct 14, 2018
Anthony Wright | Oct 14, 2018

Call 311

I found out through ConEdison that my landlord was sharing the building meter with mind and now, my bill is out standing how can I sue him

Kenyette Morris | Oct 14, 2018
TONY “TONY” GIGLIA | Oct 14, 2019

How much is your elect bill and your rent for how many rooms. big question can you get a new apt for the same rent? = do you want to piss them off for a few bucks $

how much does it cost an adult to change their last name and how long does it take ?

Laquae Tindlevh | Oct 14, 2018
Anthony Wright | Oct 14, 2018

Do call 311 to inquire about the civil court.

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can i obtain copies of my civil case against landlord

Sylvia Iverson | Oct 14, 2018
Jerry Washington | Oct 14, 2018

Yes you can.

How can I confirm date, time and location of hearing scheduled for August 9, 2018. Index number CV-027898-17/NY. Yawitz vs Goldberg. I have not received any notification

Elizabeth Sehring, MA EA | Oct 14, 2018
Anthony Wright | Oct 14, 2018

Call 311, Have All Your Information Ready for The Persons Asking U Questions.

what is the earliest time possible to apply for an order to show cause?

Carol Monda | Oct 14, 2018
Anthony Wright | Oct 14, 2018

Call 311, inquire your question.

Does the phone ever get answered? I always get a busy signal. My Hearing was 3 weeks ago and I still have not received the decision in the mail...?

11822cbm | Oct 14, 2018
Anthony Wright | Oct 14, 2018

Do call 311 and ask to be transfer to civil court.

Can i amend additional repairs to my apartment once the work has begun?

Rosalba hamer | Oct 14, 2018
Anthony Wright | Oct 14, 2018

Do Benefit Wisely With A Smart Contract What Is Written In Ink And Signed,, Is All That Will Be Done According To The Contract. Good Luck, Be Happy.

Is housing court open due to the storm

Cap Marv | Oct 14, 2018
Vuma Whitehead | Oct 14, 2018

Yes

Its 9:09 am and they are still not open ....when do they open ????

Tina Roldan | Oct 14, 2018
Bertram Kreuter | Oct 14, 2018

Its a kangaroo court... They operate when/how they feel like

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What train can I take to go to 111 Centre St

Lillian Evora | Oct 14, 2018
Bertram Kreuter | Oct 14, 2018

Canal street station is closest

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is this where housing court is at as well?

paul moux | Oct 14, 2018
C. Stephens | Oct 14, 2018

Yes

How to get there. I see no bus or train service. I paid $40 each way last week & have go back Thursday.

Ann-Marie Brown | Oct 14, 2018
Bertram Kreuter | Oct 14, 2018

Chinatown bus? Subway to Canal Street?

Do they have child care in that building

Bridget Gonzalez | Oct 14, 2018
Bertram Kreuter | Oct 14, 2018

No i dont think so

Can I file an OSC for someone other than myself.

M.B. B. | Oct 14, 2018
Bertram Kreuter | Oct 14, 2018

Not certain but i believe you need to either be a lawyer or a party to the case

I filled out an summons/affidavit with the wrong address. Do i have do it over?

jose chalas | Oct 14, 2018
M5 Automotive Group Inc. | Oct 14, 2018

I'm pretty sure you do

Is the court open on Thursday

Irene Campbell | Oct 14, 2017
Bertram Kreuter | Oct 14, 2017

Yes

How do I find out if I still have to go to court

mrclem020 | Oct 14, 2017
Bertram Kreuter | Oct 14, 2017

If you think you have to go... You probably should

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