Douglas County Clerk of Courts
Filing information for Douglas County Clerk of Courts in Superior, WI. Part of the Douglas County small claims court system.
Small claims in Wisconsin — the numbers that apply at this court
$10,000
maximum claim
$94.50
filing fee (published)
3–6 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Wisconsin small claims guide · The form that starts a case (SC-500): every field explained.
Courthouse Details
Douglas County Clerk of Courts
1313 Belknap St., Room 309
Superior, WI 54880
Mailing Address
Clerk of Courts, 1313 Belknap Street, Room 309
Superior, WI 54880
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Area Served
Douglas County
How to File at Douglas County Clerk of Courts
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing is available for circuit court cases, including small claims. A $35 fee per filer applies. Once a party opts to eFile, all subsequent filings in that case must be electronic. Registration for an eCourts account is required.
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 guideSmall claims rules in Wisconsin
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $10,000.
Eviction cases can also be filed in small claims
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
6 yrs written contract · 6 yrs oral contract · 6 yrs property damage · 3 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at Douglas County Clerk of Courts?
Filing fees in Wisconsin are set by the state and are $94.50. If you can't afford the fee, Wisconsin offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Douglas County?
Small claims cases in Douglas County are limited to $10,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online at Douglas County Clerk of Courts?
Electronic filing exists here, but the record indicates it isn't open to people representing themselves — it's for attorneys. Plan to file in person or by mail, and ask the clerk whether that's still the case.
Where is Douglas County Clerk of Courts, and when is it open?
Douglas County Clerk of Courts is at 1313 Belknap St., Room 309, Superior, WI 54880. Posted hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Phone: (715) 395-1203. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Superior?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.