Ida County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Ida County, IA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Ida Grove area.

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E-Filing

✓ Available

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Max Claim

$6,500

Court

Ida County Courthouse

Courthouse Location

Ida County Courthouse

401 Moorehead St.

Ida Grove, IA 51445

Phone: (712) 364-2628Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

How to File in Ida County

E-filing available

This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

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

Data verified May 6, 2026.