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Dickinson County Courthouse

Filing information for Dickinson County Courthouse in Spirit Lake, IA. Part of the Dickinson County small claims court system.

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E-Filing

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Max Claim

$6,500

Courthouse Details

Dickinson County Courthouse

1802 Hill Avenue

Spirit Lake, IA 51360

Mailing Address

1802 Hill Avenue

Spirit Lake, IA 51360

Phone: (712) 336-1138Fax: (712) 336-4005Email: CountyClerk.Dickinson@iowacourts.gov

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

Area Served

Dickinson County

How to File at Dickinson County Courthouse

E-filing available

This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

Note: Electronic filing is mandatory for most small claims cases in Iowa through the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS), unless an exemption is obtained from the court to file paper forms.

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 Iowa small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.