Process Server & Court Filing in Jackson County, MO

Courts we file and serve in

3 Jackson County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys (all MO attorneys in good standing)
E-filing system: Missouri eFiling System (Tyler Technologies)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $112.50 (circuit civil deposit; associate civil $62.50; excludes $46/defendant service)
Small claims fee: $27.50 (excludes service fee)
Family law petition fee: $144.50 (dissolution/annulment)
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Jackson County Courthouse415 E 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64106(816) 881-3242Criminal, Civil, Family, ProbateE-filing

Independence Courthouse308 W Kansas Ave, Independence, MO 64050(816) 881-3242Criminal, Civil, Family, ProbateE-filing

Family Court625 E 26th St, Kansas City, MO 64108(816) 881-3242FamilyE-filing

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified October 22, 2026. Jackson County court information on 1Court

Our services in Jackson County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal supports Kansas City-area law firms across Jackson County, Missouri with full litigation support service. Our team handles process service, court filing, e-filing, court reporting, subpoenas, and records retrieval at the Jackson County Circuit Court in Kansas City and Independence, the Probate Court, the Western District federal courthouse, and the Kansas City bankruptcy court. Same-day service across the Kansas City metro, named coordinators on every order, and live status updates throughout.

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.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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Other counties we cover

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Getting started

How to start an order

Open your firm's accountFive-minute online setup. No volume commitment required.

Submit your documentsUpload through our portal or send by secure email. Your dedicated coordinator confirms intake.

Track every stepReal-time status updates, photographic confirmations, and electronic proof delivery as work completes.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Jackson County?

1Court lists e-filing in Jackson County as: Mandatory for attorneys (all MO attorneys in good standing). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Jackson County courthouses hear civil cases?

Jackson County Courthouse, Independence Courthouse. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Jackson County?

$112.50 (circuit civil deposit; associate civil $62.50; excludes $46/defendant service), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

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