Process service and court filing in Christian County, Missouri
4 Christian County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Yes for attorneys; self-represented parties may file on paper
- E-filing system
- Missouri eFiling System (Tyler Technologies)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $100.50 standard civil filing fee (38th Judicial Circuit Administrative Order, effective 12-29-2023)
- Small claims fee
- $35.50 (38th Judicial Circuit Administrative Order, effective 12-29-2023)
- Family law petition fee
- $130.50 dissolution/domestic relations, includes $30.00 Family Services and Justice Fund surcharge (effective 12-29-2023)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. Christian County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Christian County for law firms across the country. We cover all 4 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Christian County?
1Court lists e-filing in Christian County as: Yes for attorneys; self-represented parties may file on paper. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Christian County courthouses hear civil cases?
Christian County Circuit Court (38th Judicial Circuit), Christian County Circuit Court, Associate Circuit Division, Christian County Circuit Court (38th Judicial Circuit), Justice Center. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Christian County?
$100.50 standard civil filing fee (38th Judicial Circuit Administrative Order, effective 12-29-2023), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Christian 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 Christian County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.