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Cherokee County Courthouse

Filing information for Cherokee County Courthouse in Cherokee, IA. Part of the Cherokee County small claims court system.

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E-Filing

✓ Available

Max Claim

$6,500

Courthouse Details

Cherokee County Courthouse

520 West Main Street

Cherokee, IA 51012

Mailing Address

520 West Main Street

Cherokee, IA 51012

Phone: (712) 225-6744Fax: (712) 225-6749Email: CountyClerk.Cherokee@iowacourts.gov

Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Area Served

Cherokee County

How to File at Cherokee County Courthouse

E-filing available

This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

Note: Electronic filing is mandatory unless otherwise required or authorized by the Iowa Rules of Electronic Procedure. Filers can register on the eFile website at no cost. Assistance for e-filing is available at the Clerk of Court's office.

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 guide

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

Data verified May 6, 2026.