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Small Claims Court in Manitowoc 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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Where to file small claims in Manitowoc 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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Manitowoc Circuit Court - Manitowoc County Courthouse: Small Claims Unit
1010 South Eighth Street, Manitowoc, WI, 54221
(920) 683-4024

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 Manitowoc County are handled at Manitowoc Circuit Court - Manitowoc County Courthouse: Small Claims Unit in Manitowoc. Manitowoc County covers 16 ZIP codes, including the Cleveland, Collins and Francis Creek areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

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Filing in Manitowoc County

Small claims in Manitowoc County

Residents of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, a county of 81,513 people, can file small claims cases through the Wisconsin Small Claims Court, which handles claims up to $10,000. Cases are heard at the Manitowoc Circuit Court - Manitowoc County Courthouse: Small Claims Unit, located at 1010 South Eighth Street in Manitowoc, ZIP code 54221. The Small Claims Unit is open Monday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It is closed on Saturday and Sunday. The court can be reached at (920) 683-4024, and information is posted at https://manitowoccountywi.gov/departments/clerk-of-circuit-court/. The county covers communities including Manitowoc, Two Rivers, Kiel, Valders, Mishicot, Reedsville, Whitelaw, and Saint Nazianz, along with ZIP codes such as 54220, 54241, 54215, and 54245. Manitowoc County lies near Calumet County, Brown County, and Sheboygan County. Electronic filing is not available for small claims matters in this county, so filings are handled at the courthouse.

Where Manitowoc County hears these cases

Manitowoc Circuit Court - Manitowoc County Courthouse: Small Claims Unit

1010 South Eighth Street, Manitowoc, WI 54221
Hours
Monday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday to Friday8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Manitowoc County at a glance

Population81,513
Court sits inManitowoc
Court systemWisconsin Small Claims Court
Claim limit$10,000
ZIP codes in county16
Towns and cities15
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Manitowoc County

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

Cleveland, Collins, Francis Creek, Kellnersville, Kiel, Manitowoc, Maribel, Mishicot, Newton, Reedsville, Saint Nazianz, Tisch Mills, Two Rivers, Valders, Whitelaw.

ZIP codes:

53015530425306354207542145421554220542215422754228542305423254240542415424554247

Manitowoc County in context

Manitowoc County is the 21st most populous of Wisconsin's 72 counties, with about 81,513 residents. Manitowoc Circuit Court - Manitowoc County Courthouse: Small Claims Unit, in Manitowoc, is about 13 miles from the Calumet County courthouse in Chilton and 17 miles from the Brown County courthouse in Green Bay.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

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The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Manitowoc County

$10,000
Maximum claim
$10,000 maximum
$45–$95
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 Wisconsin

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 Manitowoc County

Filing fee
$45–$95
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Manitowoc County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $10,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$45–$95.
Where do you file?+
At Manitowoc Circuit Court - Manitowoc County Courthouse: Small Claims Unit.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Manitowoc Circuit Court - Manitowoc County Courthouse: Small Claims Unit, 1010 South Eighth Street, Manitowoc, WI 54221. Hours: Monday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM; Tuesday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (920) 683-4000.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Cleveland, Collins, Francis Creek, Kellnersville, Kiel, Manitowoc, Maribel, Mishicot, Newton, Reedsville, Saint Nazianz, Tisch Mills, Two Rivers, Valders, Whitelaw.

Official sources

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

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