Des Moines County Clerk of Court
Filing information for Des Moines County Clerk of Court in Burlington, IA. Part of the Des Moines County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$6,500
Courthouse Details
Des Moines County Clerk of Court
513 North Main Street
Burlington, IA 52601
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 158
Burlington, IA 52601
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Area Served
Des Moines County
How to File at Des Moines County Clerk of Court
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: Electronic filing is required for small claims cases in Iowa. Filers can register for an account on the eFile website or seek assistance at the Clerk of Court's office. Documents must be in PDF format. An exemption from electronic filing can be requested from the clerk of court.
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 guideFor statewide rules, see the full Iowa small claims court guide →