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Pottawattamie County Clerk of Court

Filing information for Pottawattamie County Clerk of Court in Council Bluffs, IA. Part of the Pottawattamie County small claims court system.

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E-Filing

✓ Available

Max Claim

$6,500

Courthouse Details

Pottawattamie County Clerk of Court

227 South 6th Street

Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 476

Council Bluffs, IA 51502

Phone: (712) 328-5604Fax: (712) 328-4810Email: CountyClerk.Pottawattamie@iowacourts.gov

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Area Served

Pottawattamie County

How to File at Pottawattamie County Clerk of Court

E-filing available

This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

Note: Electronic filing is mandatory for small claims cases in Iowa unless an exemption is obtained from the court. Filers can request an electronic account or go to the Clerk of Court's office for assistance. All court notices are sent via email.

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.

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A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

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For statewide rules, see the full Iowa small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.