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Small claims in Ramsey County covers money disputes up to $15,000 and runs on simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
This page sets out the ceiling on claims, what the court charges, the courthouse that covers Ramsey County, how notice reaches the other party, the time limits, and the filing steps. Squabble can prepare and lodge the paperwork when you decide to go ahead.
These cases are heard at the single courthouse below. Ramsey County confirms the venue from the defendant's address or where the events happened.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Check the filing location first. The court's small-claims page lists where papers are taken today, and Squabble confirms it for your case as part of filing.
The nearest counties to Ramsey County are Benson County and Nelson County. Small claims filings from Ramsey County are handled at Ramsey County District Court House in Devils Lake.
Small claims are filed here on paper, at the counter or through the mail. Squabble prepares the full packet before it goes.
Small claims hearings are held in person at the courthouse.
Bring copies of your evidence for the judge and the other side; some courts also accept electronic submission ahead of the hearing.
Residents of Ramsey County, North Dakota, a county of about 11,510 people, can bring small claims cases through the North Dakota Small Claims Court, which handles claims up to $15,000. Cases are heard at the Ramsey County District Court House in Devils Lake, located at 524 4th Ave NE, 58301. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday, and it can be reached at (701) 662-1309. Additional information is posted at https://www.ndcourts.gov/court-locations/ramsey-county. The county covers communities including Brocket, Crary, Devils Lake, Edmore, Hampden, Lawton, Penn, Starkweather, and Webster, along with ZIP codes such as 58321, 58327, 58338, and 58377. Ramsey County lies near Benson County, Nelson County, and Eddy County. Electronic filing is not available for small claims matters in this county, so filings are handled at the courthouse itself during its posted business hours.
These 9 places sit inside Ramsey County:
Brocket, Crary, Devils Lake, Edmore, Hampden, Lawton, Penn, Starkweather, Webster.
ZIP codes:
Of North Dakota's 53 counties, Ramsey County is 12th by population at roughly 11,510 people.
The small claims track exists for routine money disputes: fewer formalities, and a cap on what can be claimed.
Maximum claim
You can generally file where the dispute happened or where the other party lives.
Courts do not allow one dispute to be filed as several in order to beat the maximum.
The remedy here is money. Orders telling someone to do or stop something sit with higher courts.
North Dakota allows attorneys at the hearing, but none is required. The procedures are designed for self-representation.
Minors take part through a guardian appointed by the court.
Over the limit? Either bring the figure down to the maximum and remain in small claims, or file the whole amount in the regular civil court. The amount given up is usually gone for good.
These are the limits for Ramsey County, population about 11,510. Ramsey County is under the same limits as nearby Benson County and Nelson County.
Where money is owed and the sum is no more than $15,000, this is the right court. The following disputes are the common ones.
Ramsey County takes in Brocket, Crary and Devils Lake and the rest of the county. Ramsey County has about 11,510 residents.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Write up what is owed on the claim form, select the courthouse, and settle the filing fee.
Service puts the papers in the defendant's hands and starts their time to answer or settle.
The hearing is informal and quick, sometimes by video, and the judge decides on the spot or sends the outcome later.
Everything below applies to a case filed in Ramsey County, at the Devils Lake courthouse. Ramsey County District Court House lists (701) 662-1309 as its number.
After you file, the other party must be formally notified. This is called service of process. You generally cannot serve the papers yourself. the sheriff or constable, email service where the court allows it, delivery arranged by the court or certified mail is what courts in North Dakota normally accept.
The options usually include a sheriff or constable, a licensed process server, certified mail sent by the clerk, or any adult with no stake in the case. What is allowed, and what it costs, differs from county to county.
How long before the hearing notice must be given is set by the court. That deadline arrives with your hearing date. Service must be completed at least 3 days before hearing.
After delivery, the server fills out a proof of service, and that goes on the court file before the hearing.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
Benson County and Nelson County are the counties nearest to Ramsey County. Addresses in Ramsey County include places such as Brocket, Crary and Devils Lake.
Claims do not stay open indefinitely. Time runs from the events themselves, and a filing made afterwards may be shut out.
| What the claim is about | How long you have |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 6 years |
| Oral contract | 6 years |
| Property damage | 6 years |
| Personal injury | 6 years |
The same periods apply in Ramsey County as in nearby Benson County and Nelson County, which are in the same state. They do not change from one Ramsey County ZIP code to another, 58301 included.
Money owed under a contract in North Dakota generally accrues interest at 6% per year before judgment (N.D. Cent. Code §47-14-05).
Want to estimate what interest adds to your claim? Use the Squabble interest calculator to see the running total before you file.
Ramsey County is under the same state rate as nearby Benson County and Nelson County. The rate above is the one for Ramsey County, population about 11,510.
Two checks first: the amount must fall within the ceiling, and the claim must still be in time.
Get the defendant's legal name right, set out the events, and break down how the figure is reached.
File with the Ramsey County small-claims court on paper, by mail or at the counter, and pay the $20–$40 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
After the hearing date is issued, arrange delivery of the papers and file the proof with the court.
Organize documents and exhibits so you can present them clearly at the hearing.
Turn up on the day, in person or remotely where offered, present what happened, and take the decision.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares the documents, runs a Triple-Check™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your case for you.
Start for FREE →A claim form opens the case, a proof of service records that notice was given, and a fee waiver applies where you qualify. Titles differ between courts, and Squabble uses the ones your courthouse expects.
Ramsey County has a population of about 11,510. Ramsey County papers go to Ramsey County District Court House in Devils Lake.
Expect a short, informal hearing in which the judge asks the questions. Most people present their own case.
Ramsey County District Court House sits at the 58301 address shown above. Brocket, Crary and Devils Lake are among the Ramsey County places a hearing can draw parties from.
The decision settles who owes what. Turning it into money is a separate stage, and the tools the court makes available differ by state.
Part of the debtor's earnings may be redirected toward the judgment where state law provides for it.
With a bank levy, the court reaches funds held in the debtor's account directly.
Filing the judgment with the county can attach a lien to land or buildings the debtor owns.
You can also ask the court to order the debtor to appear and disclose income and assets under oath. An unpaid judgment generally keeps accruing interest at the rate state law sets until it's satisfied.
The judgment in a Ramsey County case comes from Ramsey County District Court House in Devils Lake. Brocket, Crary and Devils Lake are among the Ramsey County places a judgment debtor may live in.
Last checked in August 2026. Court fees, limits and procedures move; verify them with the court first.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares your demand letter and court-ready documents, Triple-Checks them for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your Ramsey County case for you.
