North Dakota · Ramsey County

Small Claims Court in Ramsey 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 Ramsey 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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Ramsey County

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

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Devils Lake
Ramsey County District Court House
524 4th Ave NE, Devils Lake, ND, 58301

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 Ramsey County are handled at Ramsey County District Court House in Devils Lake. Ramsey County covers 9 ZIP codes, including the Brocket, Crary and Devils Lake areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

In this county

Filing in Ramsey County

Small claims in Ramsey County

Residents of Ramsey County, North Dakota, a county of about 11,510 people, can bring small claims cases through the North Dakota Small Claims Court, which handles claims up to $15,000. Cases are heard at the Ramsey County District Court House in Devils Lake, located at 524 4th Ave NE, 58301. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday, and it can be reached at (701) 662-1309. Additional information is posted at https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/ramsey-county. The county covers communities including Brocket, Crary, Devils Lake, Edmore, Hampden, Lawton, Penn, Starkweather, and Webster, along with ZIP codes such as 58321, 58327, 58338, and 58377. Ramsey County lies near Benson County, Nelson County, and Eddy County. Electronic filing is not available for small claims matters in this county, so filings are handled at the courthouse itself during its posted business hours.

Where Ramsey County hears these cases

Ramsey County District Court House

524 4th Ave NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Ramsey County at a glance

Population11,510
Court sits inDevils Lake
Court systemNorth Dakota Small Claims Court
Claim limit$15,000
ZIP codes in county9
Towns and cities9
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Ramsey County

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

Brocket, Crary, Devils Lake, Edmore, Hampden, Lawton, Penn, Starkweather, Webster.

ZIP codes:

583015832158327583305833858345583625837758382

Ramsey County in context

Ramsey County is the 12th most populous of North Dakota's 53 counties, with about 11,510 residents.

Sources for Ramsey County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Ramsey County

$15,000
Maximum claim
$15,000 maximum
$20–$40
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Paper
E-filing
Paper or in-person filing
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required

Rules set by North Dakota

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 Ramsey County

Filing fee
$20–$40
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Ramsey County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $15,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$20–$40.
Where do you file?+
At Ramsey County District Court House.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Ramsey County District Court House, 524 4th Ave NE, Devils Lake, ND 58301. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (701) 662-1309.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Brocket, Crary, Devils Lake, Edmore, Hampden, Lawton, Penn, Starkweather, Webster.

Official sources

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

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