Polk County Justice Center
Filing information for Polk County Justice Center in Des Moines, IA. Part of the Polk County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$6,500
Courthouse Details
Polk County Justice Center
222 5th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
Area Served
All of Polk County
How to File at Polk County Justice Center
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: Electronic filing is mandatory in Iowa for most cases, including small claims, unless an exemption is granted by the court.
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 guideFor statewide rules, see the full Iowa small claims court guide →