Dakota County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Dakota County, MN. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Hastings area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$20,000
Courts (3)
3 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Dakota County Judicial Center
1560 Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033
Other Courthouse Locations
Dakota County Northern Service Center
1 West Mendota Rd., Ste. 140
West St. Paul, MN 55118
Serves: Dakota County
Dakota County Western Service Center
14955 Galaxie Ave. West
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Serves: Dakota County
How to File in Dakota County
E-filing available
This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
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 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 Minnesota small claims court guide →