Hanson County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Hanson County, SD. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Alexandria area.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$12,000

Court

Hanson County Clerk of Courts

Courthouse Location

Hanson County Clerk of Courts

720 5th Street

Alexandria, SD 57311

Phone: (605) 239-4446Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon; 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (CT), Monday - Friday

How to File in Hanson County

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File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

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File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

Ready to take action in Hanson County?

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 including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full South Dakota small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.