Brule and Buffalo County Clerk of Courts
Filing information for Brule and Buffalo County Clerk of Courts in Chamberlain, SD. Part of the Buffalo County small claims court system.
Small claims in South Dakota — the numbers that apply at this court
$12,000
maximum claim
$50
filing fee (published)
3–6 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
No
e-filing — file in person or by mail
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full South Dakota small claims guide · The form that starts a case: every field explained.
Courthouse Details
Brule and Buffalo County Clerk of Courts
300 S. Courtland Street, Suite 111
Chamberlain, SD 57325
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (CT)
Area Served
Buffalo County and Brule County
How to File at Brule and Buffalo County Clerk of Courts
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 take action?
A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.
Read the demand letter guideSmall claims rules in South Dakota
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $12,000.
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
6 yrs written contract · 6 yrs oral contract · 6 yrs property damage · 3 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at Brule and Buffalo County Clerk of Courts?
Filing fees in South Dakota are set by the state and are $50. If you can't afford the fee, South Dakota offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Buffalo County?
Small claims cases in Buffalo County are limited to $12,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online at Brule and Buffalo County Clerk of Courts?
No — the record shows no electronic filing for small claims in Buffalo County. You'll file in person or by mail. Check with the clerk before you make the trip, in case that's changed.
Where is Brule and Buffalo County Clerk of Courts, and when is it open?
Brule and Buffalo County Clerk of Courts is at 300 S. Courtland Street, Suite 111, Chamberlain, SD 57325. Posted hours: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (CT). Phone: (605) 734-4580. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Chamberlain?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.