Dakota County Western Service Center
Filing information for Dakota County Western Service Center in Apple Valley, MN. Part of the Dakota County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$20,000
Courthouse Details
Dakota County Western Service Center
14955 Galaxie Ave. West
Apple Valley, MN 55124
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 Western 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 →