St. Louis County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Jul 26, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$15 to $325
New civil suit · District Court
E-filing
Required
Through eFile and eServe
Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$15 to $325
Small claims$15 to $80
Divorce / family$15 to $405

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $325, the civil filing fee in St. Louis County is about the same as nearby counties (median $310 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

St. Louis County District Court - Court Administration (Sixth Judicial District), Duluth
Kim Vezina (Interim Court Administrator)
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Courthouses in St. Louis County

CivilCriminalFamilyProbateJuvenileSmall ClaimsTrafficEviction

St. Louis County District Court (Duluth)

Address
100 N. Fifth Avenue W, Duluth, 55802
CivilCriminalFamilyProbateJuvenileSmall ClaimsTrafficEviction

St. Louis County District Court (Hibbing)

Address
1810 E. 12th Avenue, Hibbing, 55746
CivilCriminalFamilyProbateJuvenileSmall ClaimsTrafficEviction

St. Louis County District Court (Virginia)

Address
300 South Fifth Avenue, Virginia, 55792

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in St. Louis County?

    The civil filing fee in St. Louis County, Minnesota is $325.00 (first paper; $310 base + $15 law library)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in St. Louis County?

    $80.00 (Conciliation Court first paper; $65 + $15 law library)

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

    $405.00 (dissolution of marriage; $340 base + $50 + $15 law library)

  • Can I e-file court documents in St. Louis County?

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

  • Is there a free online case search for St. Louis County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us.

  • Where do I file court documents in St. Louis County?

    Filings go to the St. Louis County District Court - Court Administration (Sixth Judicial District), Duluth. You can reach the clerk at (218) 221-7560.

St. Louis County District Court, MN: (218) 221-7560, Hours & $325 Filing Fee | 1Court