Process service and court filing in Cole County, Missouri

Courts we file and serve in

2 Cole County courthouses

E-filing required
Yes for attorneys (optional for self-represented parties)
E-filing system
Missouri eFiling System
E-filing portal
Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee
$105.00 (Circuit Court civil cost deposit)
Small claims fee
$45 (pro se small claim) per Cole County small claims form
Fee schedule
Court fee schedule
Case lookup
Court case search
Cole County Circuit Court (19th Judicial Circuit)301 East High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101(573) 634-9150Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Probate
Cole County Circuit Court, Associate Circuit Division301 East High Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101(573) 634-9150Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified October 21, 2026. Cole County court information on 1Court

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Cole County?

1Court lists e-filing in Cole County as: Yes for attorneys (optional for self-represented parties). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Cole County courthouses hear civil cases?

Cole County Circuit Court (19th Judicial Circuit), Cole 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 Cole County?

$105.00 (Circuit Court civil cost deposit), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Cole 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 Cole County service priced?

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

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