Freeborn County District Court
Filing information for Freeborn County District Court in Albert Lea, MN. Part of the Freeborn County small claims court system.
Small claims in Minnesota — the numbers that apply at this court
$20,000
maximum claim
$65
filing fee (published)
2–6 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Minnesota small claims guide · The form that starts a case (CCT102): every field explained.
Courthouse Details
Freeborn County District Court
411 S. Broadway
Albert Lea, MN 56007
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Area Served
Freeborn County
How to File at Freeborn County District Court
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: Electronic filing and service is mandatory for attorneys, government agencies, and guardians ad litem in all 87 Minnesota counties. Self-represented litigants may choose to use the eFS system or Minnesota Guide & File.
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 Minnesota
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $20,000.
Called 'Conciliation Court' in Minnesota, not 'Small Claims Court'
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
6 yrs written contract · 6 yrs oral contract · 6 yrs property damage · 2 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at Freeborn County District Court?
Filing fees in Minnesota are set by the state and are $65. If you can't afford the fee, Minnesota 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 Freeborn County?
Small claims cases in Freeborn County are limited to $20,000. 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 Freeborn County District Court?
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 Freeborn County District Court, and when is it open?
Freeborn County District Court is at 411 S. Broadway, Albert Lea, MN 56007. Posted hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.. Phone: (507) 668-6014. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Albert Lea?
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.