Process Server & Court Filing in Cape Girardeau County, MO

Courts we file and serve in

2 Cape Girardeau County courthouses

E-filing required: Yes for attorneys
E-filing system: Missouri eFiling System
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $45.00 (statutory clerk filing fee for a circuit civil case, Mo. Sup. Ct. Operating Rule 21 / COR 021.01(a)(10), eff. 2023-09-01; circuits add statutory surcharges and a local cost/service deposit)
Small claims fee: $10.00 (small claims division, Mo. Sup. Ct. Operating Rule 21 / COR 021.01(a)(6))
Case lookup: Court case search

Cape Girardeau County Circuit Court (32nd Judicial Circuit)203 North High Street, Jackson, MO 63755(573) 243-1755Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Probate

Cape Girardeau County Circuit Court, Associate Circuit Division203 North High Street, Jackson, MO 63755(573) 243-1755Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. Cape Girardeau County court information on 1Court

Our services in Cape Girardeau County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Cape Girardeau 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.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Cape Girardeau County?

1Court lists e-filing in Cape Girardeau County as: Yes for attorneys. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Cape Girardeau County courthouses hear civil cases?

Cape Girardeau County Circuit Court (32nd Judicial Circuit), Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau County?

$45.00 (statutory clerk filing fee for a circuit civil case, Mo. Sup. Ct. Operating Rule 21 / COR 021.01(a)(10), eff. 2023-09-01; circuits add statutory surcharges and a local cost/service deposit), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau County, Missouri