Minnesota · Clay County

Small Claims Court in Clay County

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.

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Local Courts

Where to file small claims in Clay County

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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Clay County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Moorhead
Clay County Courthouse
807 11th St N, Moorhead, MN, 56560
(218) 227-7040

Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.

Small claims filings from Clay County are handled at Clay County Courthouse in Moorhead. Clay County covers 14 ZIP codes, including the Barnesville, Comstock and Dilworth areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Clay County

Small claims in Clay County

In Clay County, Minnesota, small claims cases are heard in Minnesota Conciliation Court, which handles claims up to $20,000. The Clay County Courthouse is located in Moorhead at 807 11th St N, 56560, and it can be reached by phone at (218) 227-7040. The court serves a county of 66,848 residents and covers communities including Moorhead, Dilworth, Barnesville, Hawley, Glyndon, Sabin, Comstock, Felton, Georgetown, Hitterdal, and Ulen, along with ZIP codes such as 56560, 56529, 56514, 56547, and 56549. Clay County lies near Norman County, Becker County, and Wilkin County. Electronic filing is available for cases in this county, in addition to filings made at the courthouse in Moorhead. Conciliation Court is the division of the Minnesota court system that resolves disputes falling within the $20,000 claim limit, and matters arising anywhere within Clay County, from Ulen to Hitterdal and the other listed towns, are filed with the Clay County Courthouse.

Where Clay County hears these cases

Clay County Courthouse

807 11th St N, Moorhead, MN 56560
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Clay County at a glance

Population66,848
Court sits inMoorhead
Court systemMinnesota Conciliation Court
Claim limit$20,000
ZIP codes in county14
Towns and cities11
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Clay County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Barnesville, Comstock, Dilworth, Felton, Georgetown, Glyndon, Hawley, Hitterdal, Moorhead, Sabin, Ulen.

ZIP codes:

5651456525565295653656546565475654956552565605656156562565635658056585

Clay County in context

Clay County is the 16th most populous of Minnesota's 87 counties, with about 66,848 residents.

Sources for Clay County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Clay County

$20,000
Maximum claim
$20,000 maximum
$35–$75
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Available
E-filing
File electronically
Limited
Lawyer at hearing
Court may limit lawyers

Rules set by Minnesota

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Clay County

Filing fee
$35–$75
File online
Yes, this court accepts small-claims filings online
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Clay County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $20,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$35–$75.
Where do you file?+
At Clay County Courthouse.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Clay County Courthouse, 807 11th St N, Moorhead, MN 56560. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (218) 227-7040.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Barnesville, Comstock, Dilworth, Felton, Georgetown, Glyndon, Hawley, Hitterdal, Moorhead, Sabin, Ulen.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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