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Wells County District Court

Filing information for Wells County District Court in Fessenden, ND. Part of the Wells County small claims court system.

E-FILE!

E-Filing

✓ Available

Max Claim

$15,000

Courthouse Details

Wells County District Court

700 Railway St N

Fessenden, ND 58438

Mailing Address

700 Railway St N #155

Fessenden, ND 58438

Phone: (701) 547-3122Fax: (701) 547-3840Email: 52clerk@ndcourts.gov

Hours: Winter hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm; Summer hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30 am to 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm, Friday 7:30 am to 1:00 pm

Area Served

Wells County

How to File at Wells County District Court

E-filing available

This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

Note: E-filing is a standard practice in North Dakota for submitting legal documents. Attorneys are required to e-file, and self-represented parties are encouraged to do so.

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 North Dakota small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.