Blue Earth County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Blue Earth County, Minnesota.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$320
E-filing
Yes - mandatory for…
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$400

At $320, the civil filing fee in Blue Earth County is about the same as nearby counties (median $310 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Blue Earth County District Court, Court Administration (Fifth Judicial District)

Therese Kadrlik

E-FilingYes - mandatory for…

Minnesota eFile and eServe (eFS) - Tyler Technologies · Yes - mandatory for attorneys and government users; optional for self-represented parties.

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Civil Complaint
$320
$320 (base fee $310 + $10 law library fee; first paper filed by plaintiff/petitioner in a civil case, per Blue Earth County court fee schedule)
Small Claims
$75
$75 (conciliation court, base fee $65 + $10 law library fee)
Divorce / Family
$400
$400 (dissolution of marriage/divorce, base fee $340 + $50 other fee + $10 law library fee)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Blue Earth County, Minnesota is $320 (base fee $310 + $10 law library fee; first paper filed by plaintiff/petitioner in a civil case, per Blue Earth County court fee schedule)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Blue Earth County?

    $75 (conciliation court, base fee $65 + $10 law library fee)

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

    $400 (dissolution of marriage/divorce, base fee $340 + $50 other fee + $10 law library fee)

  • Can I e-file court documents in Blue Earth County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through Minnesota eFile and eServe. It is mandatory for attorneys.

  • Is there a free online case search for Blue Earth County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at mncourts.gov.

  • Where do I file court documents in Blue Earth County?

    Filings go to the Blue Earth County District Court, Court Administration (Fifth Judicial District). You can reach the clerk at (507) 594-3055.

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