Please consult Guidelines for Communicating with the Court before contacting the Clerk’s Office or a judge’s chambers. If you are a creditor seeking to file a proof of claim, please consult the Information for Pro Se Creditors section of this website.

Office Hours

The regular business hours of the Clerk are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with the exception of the observed Federal Holidays.

Address

U.S. Bankruptcy Court
United States Courthouse
111 Locust Street, Office 320
Des Moines, Iowa 50309

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Phone

(515) 284-6230

Email

Bankruptcy_Court_Support@iasb.uscourts.gov

Courthouse Security

To be admitted into the courthouse, you must present a government issued photo identification. Please be aware the following items are NOT allowed in the courthouse: cell phones, cameras, other electronic devices (including smart watches), recording devices, flashlights, or weapons, including pocket knives.

Court Holidays

When the holiday falls on a Saturday, the federal holiday is observed on the Friday before. When the holiday falls on a Sunday, the federal holiday is observed on the following Monday. The court is closed on the following federal holidays.