Process service and court filing in St. Louis County, Missouri
4 St. Louis County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys (circuit civil/most case types; self-represented may paper file)
- E-filing system
- Missouri eFiling System (Missouri OSCA)
- New civil complaint fee
- $105.50 (circuit civil case deposit)
- Small claims fee
- $20.50 (small claims, plus $10/defendant certified mail)
- Family law petition fee
- $148.50 (dissolution of marriage)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. St. Louis County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in St. Louis County for law firms across the country. We cover all 4 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 St. Louis County?
1Court lists e-filing in St. Louis County as: Mandatory for attorneys (circuit civil/most case types; self-represented may paper file). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which St. Louis County courthouses hear civil cases?
Civil Courts Building, Municipal Courts Building. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in St. Louis County?
$105.50 (circuit civil case deposit), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in St. Louis 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 St. Louis County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.