O'Brien County Small Claims Court

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

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E-Filing

✓ Available

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Max Claim

$6,500

Court

O'Brien County Clerk of Court

Courthouse Location

O'Brien County Clerk of Court

155 South Hayes Avenue

Primghar, IA 51245

Phone: (712) 957-5860Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday-Friday

How to File in O'Brien 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.

Important for O'Brien County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.

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.