Process service and court filing in Jefferson County, Missouri

Courts we file and serve in

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
Jefferson County Circuit Court (23rd Judicial Circuit)300 Main Street, Hillsboro, MO 63050(636) 797-5443Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Probate
Jefferson County Circuit Court, Associate Circuit Division300 Main Street, Hillsboro, MO 63050(636) 797-5443Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

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

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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.

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