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Wapello County Courthouse

Filing information for Wapello County Courthouse in Ottumwa, IA. Part of the Wapello County small claims court system.

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E-Filing

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Max Claim

$6,500

Courthouse Details

Wapello County Courthouse

101 W 4th St

Ottumwa, IA 52501

Phone: (641) 683-0060Email: CountyClerk.Wapello@iowacourts.gov

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

Area Served

Wapello County

How to File at Wapello County Courthouse

E-filing available

This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

Note: Electronic filing is required in Iowa unless an exemption is granted by the court. Users must register for an account on the eFile website. Public computers are available at the Clerk of Court's office for e-filing.

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 guide

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

Data verified May 6, 2026.