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Minnesota eviction process and court fees

Minnesota evictions are heard in the district court in the county (eviction action). Before filing for unpaid rent, the landlord must give the notice required by Minn. Stat. §504B.321.

Not legal advice. This page summarizes public statutes and court fee schedules as of the date shown. Rules and fees change; confirm with the court before you file, and talk to a local attorney about your situation.

Minnesota eviction at a glance

CourtDistrict court in the county (eviction action)

Minnesota evictions are heard in the district court in the county (eviction action). Before filing for unpaid rent, the landlord must give the notice required by Minn. Stat. §504B.321.

Step by step

  1. Notice for unpaid rent. A 14-day written pre-filing notice for nonpayment (a longer local period controls if one applies). (Minn. Stat. §504B.321)
  2. File in court. If the tenant doesn't pay or move out, file the eviction case in the district court in the county (eviction action). Ask the clerk for current filing and service fees. (Minnesota Judicial Branch)
  3. Hearing, judgment and removal. After the tenant is served, the court sets a hearing. If the landlord wins, removal happens only through the court's order or writ, carried out by a law enforcement officer. Exact timelines are in the court's self-help materials. (Minnesota Judicial Branch)

Statewide fees

Eviction filing feeNot verified
Set by each court or county; no single statewide figure published
Service of process and writ / removalNot verified
Set by the county sheriff, marshal or constable

Fees vary by court or county. For any county we haven't verified, call the clerk before filing.

About the missing details

Why it's missing: We only list eviction court fees published by an official source. Minnesota hasn't published its local filing, service and writ fees online in a form we could verify, so call the clerk of the district court to confirm before you file.

General information
Not specific to Minnesota

Across the 21 counties where we've read the official fee schedule, the eviction filing fee runs from $41 to $322. Sheriff or constable service usually adds a per-tenant charge, and a writ of possession adds another. Statewide fixed filing fees we've verified: California $240 (claims up to $10,000), Connecticut $175, Delaware $45, Florida $185, Texas $54.

Closest place with verified data

Hennepin County, MN (about 60 miles away): eviction action filing fee $322

Call or visit the official office

Minnesota Judicial Branch · Official website

Ask for the clerk's office for the court that handles evictions in your county.

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Counties with verified local fees

Official resources

All Minnesota counties

Counties without verified local fees show the statewide rules above.

Frequently asked

Which court handles evictions in Minnesota?

District court in the county (eviction action).

How much notice does a Minnesota landlord have to give?

A 14-day written pre-filing notice for nonpayment (a longer local period controls if one applies).

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Minnesota?

Fees vary by court or county. For any county we haven't verified, call the clerk before filing.