Pennington County Small Claims Court

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

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$12,000

Court

Pennington County Clerk of Courts

Courthouse Location

Pennington County Clerk of Courts

315 St. Joseph Street, Suite 5

Rapid City, SD 57709

Phone: (605) 394-2688Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:55 p.m., Monday through Friday

How to File in Pennington County

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 take action in Pennington 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.