La Crosse County Clerk of Circuit Courts
Filing information for La Crosse County Clerk of Circuit Courts in La Crosse, WI. Part of the La Crosse 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
La Crosse County Clerk of Circuit Courts
333 Vine St., Room 1200
La Crosse, WI 54601
Mailing Address
333 Vine St., Room 1200
La Crosse, WI 54601
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Weekdays
Area Served
La Crosse County
How to File at La Crosse County Clerk of Circuit Courts
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: Mandatory for attorneys and high-volume filing agents; voluntary for self-represented litigants. Fees can be paid through the eFiling site.
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 La Crosse County Clerk of Circuit 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 La Crosse County?
Small claims cases in La Crosse 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 La Crosse County Clerk of Circuit 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 La Crosse County Clerk of Circuit Courts, and when is it open?
La Crosse County Clerk of Circuit Courts is at 333 Vine St., Room 1200, La Crosse, WI 54601. Posted hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Weekdays. Phone: (608) 785-9689. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in La Crosse?
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.