Pennington County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Pennington County, South Dakota.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07
Civil filing fee
$72.00
E-filing
Yes for attorneys
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$97.00

At $72, the civil filing fee in Pennington County is about the same as nearby counties (median $72 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Pennington County Clerk of Courts

315 Saint Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD 57701

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center
E-FilingYes for attorneys

SD UJS File & Serve (Tyler Technologies)

Civil Complaint
$72.00
$72.00 total court costs ($25 filing + $40 automation + $7 law library); SD UJS Schedule of Court Costs, eff. July 1, 2026
Small Claims
$24.84
$24.84 to $42.84 depending on amount in controversy; SD UJS Schedule of Court Costs, eff. July 1, 2026
Divorce / Family
$97.00
$97.00 total for divorce ($50 + $40 + $7); SD UJS Schedule of Court Costs, eff. July 1, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Pennington County, South Dakota is $72.00 total court costs ($25 filing + $40 automation + $7 law library); SD UJS Schedule of Court Costs, eff. July 1, 2026.

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

    $24.84 to $42.84 depending on amount in controversy; SD UJS Schedule of Court Costs, eff. July 1, 2026.

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

    $97.00 total for divorce ($50 + $40 + $7); SD UJS Schedule of Court Costs, eff. July 1, 2026.

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through SD UJS File & Serve.

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at southdakotacourts.org.

  • Where do I file court documents in Pennington County?

    Filings go to the Pennington County Clerk of Courts, located at 315 Saint Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD 57701. You can reach the clerk at (605) 394-2571.

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