Process service and court filing in Clay County, Missouri
2 Clay County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys (Missouri Court Operating Rule 27)
- E-filing system
- Missouri eFiling System (statewide)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $105.50 (most regular circuit civil petitions, incl. library fee; eff. 8/28/2023)
- Family law petition fee
- $137.50 (dissolution without children) / $197.50 (with children)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. Clay County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Clay 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.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Clay County?
1Court lists e-filing in Clay County as: Mandatory for attorneys (Missouri Court Operating Rule 27). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Clay County courthouses hear civil cases?
Clay County Circuit Court (7th Judicial Circuit), Clay 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 Clay County?
$105.50 (most regular circuit civil petitions, incl. library fee; eff. 8/28/2023), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Clay 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 Clay County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.