Richland County Circuit Court
Filing information for Richland County Circuit Court in Richland Center, WI. Part of the Richland County small claims court system.
Small claims in Wisconsin — the numbers that apply at this court
$10,000
maximum claim
$94.50
filing fee (published)
3–6 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Wisconsin small claims guide · The form that starts a case (SC-500): every field explained.
Courthouse Details
Richland County Circuit Court
181 W. Seminary Street
Richland Center, WI 53581
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 655
Richland Center, WI 53581
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
How to File at Richland County Circuit Court
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing is available through the Wisconsin Court System. Richland County's Clerk of Courts also accepts forms 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.
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 guideSmall claims rules in Wisconsin
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $10,000.
Eviction cases can also be filed in small claims
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
6 yrs written contract · 6 yrs oral contract · 6 yrs property damage · 3 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at Richland County Circuit Court?
Filing fees in Wisconsin are set by the state and are $94.50. If you can't afford the fee, Wisconsin offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Richland County?
Small claims cases in Richland County are limited to $10,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online at Richland County Circuit Court?
Electronic filing exists here, but the record indicates it isn't open to people representing themselves — it's for attorneys. Plan to file in person or by mail, and ask the clerk whether that's still the case.
Where is Richland County Circuit Court, and when is it open?
Richland County Circuit Court is at 181 W. Seminary Street, Richland Center, WI 53581. Posted hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. Phone: (608) 647-3956. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Richland Center?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.