Lee County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Lee County, IA. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Fort Madison area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$6,500
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Lee County District Court - North
701 Avenue F
Fort Madison, IA 52627
Other Courthouse Locations
Lee County District Court - South
25 North 7th Street
Keokuk, IA 52632
Serves: Southern part of Lee County, divided by the Sullivan Line
How to File in Lee County
E-filing available
This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
File in person
Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.
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 guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Iowa small claims court guide →