Cerro Gordo County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Cerro Gordo County, IA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Mason City area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$6,500
Court
Cerro Gordo County Courthouse
Courthouse Location
Cerro Gordo County Courthouse
220 N Washington Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
How to File in Cerro Gordo County
E-filing available
This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
File by mail
Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) 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 including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Iowa small claims court guide →