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A complete filing guide.
Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.
Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.
Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.
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Small claims filings from Cerro Gordo County are handled at Cerro Gordo County Courthouse in Mason City. Cerro Gordo County covers 11 ZIP codes, including the Clear Lake, Dougherty and Mason City areas.
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Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed
Residents of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, who wish to bring a small claims case do so through the Iowa Small Claims Court, which handles disputes with a claim limit of $6,500. Cases are heard at the Cerro Gordo County Courthouse in Mason City, located at 220 North Washington, 50401. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday. The clerk's office can be reached at 641-424-6431 or (641) 421-3038, and county information is available at https://cerrogordo.gov/. The court serves a county population of 42,493 and covers communities including Clear Lake, Dougherty, Mason City, Meservey, Plymouth, Rock Falls, Rockwell, Swaledale, Thornton, and Ventura, along with ZIP codes such as 50402, 50428, 50433, 50457, 50464, 50467, 50469, 50477, 50479, and 50482. Cerro Gordo County lies near Worth County, Floyd County, and Hancock County, each of which maintains its own court. Electronic filing is available for small claims matters in this county.
A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:
Clear Lake, Dougherty, Mason City, Meservey, Plymouth, Rock Falls, Rockwell, Swaledale, Thornton, Ventura.
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Cerro Gordo County is the 13th most populous of Iowa's 99 counties, with about 42,493 residents.
State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.
Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.
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