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Freeborn County District Court

Filing information for Freeborn County District Court in Albert Lea, MN. Part of the Freeborn County small claims court system.

E-FILE!

E-Filing

✓ Available

Max Claim

$20,000

Courthouse Details

Freeborn County District Court

411 S. Broadway

Albert Lea, MN 56007

Phone: (507) 668-6014Fax: (507) 377-5260

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 guide

For statewide rules, see the full Minnesota small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.