Codington County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Codington County, SD. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Watertown area.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$12,000

Court

Codington County Clerk of Courts

Courthouse Location

Codington County Clerk of Courts

14 1st Avenue SE

Watertown, SD 57201

Phone: (605) 882-5095Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

How to File in Codington County

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

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 take action in Codington County?

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 including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full South Dakota small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.