Dakota County Northern Service Center
Filing information for Dakota County Northern Service Center in West St. Paul, MN. Part of the Dakota County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$20,000
Courthouse Details
Dakota County Northern Service Center
1 West Mendota Rd., Ste. 140
West St. Paul, MN 55118
Mailing Address
Dakota County District Court Judicial Center, 1560 Highway 55
Hastings, MN 55033
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Area Served
Dakota County
How to File at Dakota County Northern Service 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.
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 guideWrong court? Dakota County has 3 courts.
See all 3 courts in Dakota County →For statewide rules, see the full Minnesota small claims court guide →