Process Server & Court Filing in St. Louis City, MO

Courts we file and serve in

4 St. Louis City courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys (Missouri Court Operating Rule 27)
E-filing system: Missouri eFiling System (statewide)
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))
Family law petition fee: $177.50 (dissolution of marriage / family court matters)
Case lookup: Court case search

Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis (22nd Judicial Circuit), Civil Courts Building10 N. Tucker Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63101(314) 622-4500Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, Probate

Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis, Associate Circuit Division10 N. Tucker Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63101(314) 622-4500Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis, Mel Carnahan Courthouse1114 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63101(314) 622-4500Criminal

Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis, Family Court/Juvenile Division920 North Vandeventer Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108(314) 622-4500Family, Juvenile

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. St. Louis City court information on 1Court

Our services in St. Louis City

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in St. Louis City for law firms across the country. We cover all 4 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 St. Louis City?

1Court lists e-filing in St. Louis City as: Mandatory for attorneys (Missouri Court Operating Rule 27). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which St. Louis City courthouses hear civil cases?

Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis (22nd Judicial Circuit), Civil Courts Building, Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis, Associate Circuit Division. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in St. Louis City?

$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 St. Louis City?

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 City 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 St. Louis City, Missouri