St. Louis County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in St. Louis County, MN. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Duluth area.

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Courts (3)

3 courthouses

Main Courthouse

St. Louis County District Court - Duluth

100 N. Fifth Avenue W.

Duluth, MN 55802

Phone: (218) 221-7560Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Other Courthouse Locations

St. Louis County District Court - Hibbing Branch

1810 E 12th Ave

Hibbing, MN 55746

Serves: St. Louis County

Phone: (218) 274-6007Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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St. Louis County District Court - Virginia Branch

300 5th Ave S

Virginia, MN 55792

Serves: St. Louis County

Phone: (218) 305-7021Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
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How to File in St. Louis 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.

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 Minnesota small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.