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Dakota County Judicial Center

Filing information for Dakota County Judicial Center in Hastings, MN. Part of the Dakota County small claims court system.

E-FILE!

E-Filing

✓ Available

Max Claim

$20,000

Courthouse Details

Dakota County Judicial Center

1560 Highway 55

Hastings, MN 55033

Mailing Address

Dakota County District Court Judicial Center, 1560 Highway 55

Hastings, MN 55033

Phone: (651) 377-7900 (Civil Division)Fax: (651) 437-2358 (Civil/Jury Service)

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Area Served

Dakota County

How to File at Dakota County Judicial Center

E-filing available

This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

Note: E-filing is mandatory for attorneys, government agencies, and guardians ad litem. Self-represented litigants may choose to use e-filing. Requires completed documents in PDF format, a valid email address, phone number, and a payment method (credit/debit card).

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.

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

Data verified May 6, 2026.