Process Server & Court Filing in Franklin County, MO

Courts we file and serve in

3 Franklin County courthouses

E-filing required: Yes - Franklin County is an e-filing court (mandatory for attorneys)
E-filing system: Missouri eFiling System
New civil complaint fee: $100.50 for any petition on a civil claim (effective 1/1/2025)
Small claims fee: $20.50 plus certified mail/sheriff fees (effective 1/1/2025); $45.00 additional for trial de novo
Family law petition fee: $132.50 dissolution of marriage petition, with or without children (effective 1/1/2025)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Franklin County Circuit Court (20th Judicial Circuit)401 East Main Street, Union, MO 63084(636) 583-7391Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile

Franklin County Circuit Court, Associate Circuit Division401 East Main Street, Union, MO 63084(636) 583-7391Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Franklin County Circuit Court, Probate Division401 East Main Street, Union, MO 63084(636) 583-6312Probate

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

Our services in Franklin County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Franklin County for law firms across the country. We cover all 3 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 Franklin County?

1Court lists e-filing in Franklin County as: Yes - Franklin County is an e-filing court (mandatory for attorneys). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Franklin County courthouses hear civil cases?

Franklin County Circuit Court (20th Judicial Circuit), Franklin 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 Franklin County?

$100.50 for any petition on a civil claim (effective 1/1/2025), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County, Missouri