Buena Vista County Clerk of Court
Filing information for Buena Vista County Clerk of Court in Storm Lake, IA. Part of the Buena Vista County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$6,500
Courthouse Details
Buena Vista County Clerk of Court
215 East 5th Street
Storm Lake, IA 50588
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1186
Storm Lake, IA 50588
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm
Area Served
Buena Vista County
How to File at Buena Vista County Clerk of Court
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: Electronic filing is mandatory for small claims cases unless special permission is obtained from the court to file in paper. Official forms are available free of charge on the Iowa Judicial Branch website.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.
Ready to get your money back?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideFor statewide rules, see the full Iowa small claims court guide →