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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.

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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

Phone: (712) 749-2546Fax: (712) 749-2700Email: CountyClerk.BuenaVista@iowacourts.gov

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.

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For statewide rules, see the full Iowa small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.