Process Server & Court Filing in Boone County, MO

Courts we file and serve in

2 Boone County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys; self-represented/pro se litigants generally file on paper
E-filing system: Missouri eFiling System (statewide, Office of State Courts Administrator)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $130.50 (Circuit civil petition, includes sheriff service; Associate civil petition $63.50)
Small claims fee: $27.50 (small claims up to $5,000, certified-mail service; heard in Associate Circuit small claims division)
Family law petition fee: $162.50 (dissolution/legal separation petition, includes sheriff service)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Boone County Circuit Court (13th Judicial Circuit)705 E. Walnut Street, Columbia, MO 65201(573) 886-4000Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Probate

Boone County Circuit Court, Associate Circuit Division705 E. Walnut Street, Columbia, MO 65201(573) 886-4000Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Boone County court information on 1Court

Our services in Boone County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Boone County for law firms across the country. We cover all 2 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.

Process serviceSame-day service attempts on rush orders; standard orders in 1 to 3 business days.Proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order, with photo confirmation on personal service.Court filing and e-filingSame-day filings before clerk cutoff times.Conformed copies delivered within hours.Records retrieval and subpoenasSame-day records pickup in most jurisdictions.Subpoena preparation, service and follow-up.Court reportingCertified reporters, videography and trial support.InvestigationsSkip tracing, asset searches and background checks.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Boone County?

1Court lists e-filing in Boone County as: Mandatory for attorneys; self-represented/pro se litigants generally file on paper. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Boone County courthouses hear civil cases?

Boone County Circuit Court (13th Judicial Circuit), Boone County Circuit Court, Associate Circuit Division. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Boone County?

$130.50 (Circuit civil petition, includes sheriff service; Associate civil petition $63.50), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Boone County?

Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.

How is Boone County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

Process service and court filing in Boone County, Missouri