Process service and court filing in Jefferson County, Missouri
2 Jefferson County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys
- E-filing system
- Missouri eFiling System
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $45.00 (statutory clerk filing fee for a circuit civil case, Mo. Sup. Ct. Operating Rule 21 / COR 021.01(a)(10), eff. 2023-09-01; circuits add statutory surcharges and a local cost/service deposit)
- Small claims fee
- $10.00 (small claims division, Mo. Sup. Ct. Operating Rule 21 / COR 021.01(a)(6))
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. Jefferson County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?
1Court lists e-filing in Jefferson County as: Mandatory for attorneys. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Jefferson County courthouses hear civil cases?
Jefferson County Circuit Court (23rd Judicial Circuit), Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?
$45.00 (statutory clerk filing fee for a circuit civil case, Mo. Sup. Ct. Operating Rule 21 / COR 021.01(a)(10), eff. 2023-09-01; circuits add statutory surcharges and a local cost/service deposit), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.