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.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$20,000
Courts (3)
3 courthouses
Main Courthouse
St. Louis County District Court - Duluth
100 N. Fifth Avenue W.
Duluth, MN 55802
Other Courthouse Locations
St. Louis County District Court - Hibbing Branch
1810 E 12th Ave
Hibbing, MN 55746
Serves: St. Louis County
St. Louis County District Court - Virginia Branch
300 5th Ave S
Virginia, MN 55792
Serves: St. Louis County
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 guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Minnesota small claims court guide →