St. Louis County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for St. Louis County, Minnesota.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$325.00
E-filing
Mandatory
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$405.00

At $325, the civil filing fee in St. Louis County is about the same as nearby counties (median $310 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

St. Louis County District Court - Court Administration (Sixth Judicial District), Duluth

Kim Vezina (Interim Court Administrator)

Self-Help & Jury

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E-FilingMandatory

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Civil Complaint
$325.00
$325.00 (first paper; $310 base + $15 law library)
Small Claims
$80.00
$80.00 (Conciliation Court first paper; $65 + $15 law library)
Divorce / Family
$405.00
$405.00 (dissolution of marriage; $340 base + $50 + $15 law library)

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.

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