Pottawattamie County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Pottawattamie County, Iowa.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$215
E-filing
Yes
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$285

At $215, the civil filing fee in Pottawattamie County is about the same as nearby counties (median $215 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Pottawattamie County Clerk of District Court

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E-FilingYes

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Civil Complaint
$215
$215 civil petition filing fee (Iowa Code 602.8105; statewide)
Small Claims
$95
$95 (statewide)
Divorce / Family
$285
$285 dissolution of marriage filing fee (statewide)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Pottawattamie County?

    The civil filing fee in Pottawattamie County, Iowa is $215 civil petition filing fee (Iowa Code 602.8105; statewide)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Pottawattamie County?

    $95 (statewide)

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Pottawattamie County?

    $285 dissolution of marriage filing fee (statewide)

  • Can I e-file court documents in Pottawattamie County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through Iowa eFile.

  • Is there a free online case search for Pottawattamie County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at iowacourts.state.ia.us.

  • Where do I file court documents in Pottawattamie County?

    Filings go to the Pottawattamie County Clerk of District Court. You can reach the clerk at (712) 328-5604.

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