CivilCriminalFamily
St. Clair County Circuit Court - Ashville
Address
100 6th Ave, Suite 400, Ashville, 35953
Phone
St. Clair County courts
Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.
Reviewed Jul 26, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$197 to $297
New civil suit
Filing fees
| Filing type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Civil lawsuit | $197 to $297 |
| Small claims | $35 to $109 |
| Divorce / family | $145 |
Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $297, the civil filing fee in St. Clair County is about the same as nearby counties (median $299 across 6 nearby counties).
Clerk & court records
St. Clair County Circuit Clerk (30th Judicial Circuit)
Kathryn Burke
Courthouses in St. Clair County
CivilCriminalFamily
St. Clair County Circuit Court - Pell City
Address
1815 Cogswell Ave, Suite 217, Pell City, 35125
Phone
CivilSmall ClaimsEvictionCriminalTrafficJuvenile
St. Clair County District Court - Ashville
Address
100 6th Ave, Suite 400, Ashville, 35953
Phone
CivilSmall ClaimsEvictionCriminalTrafficJuvenile
St. Clair County District Court - Pell City
Address
1815 Cogswell Ave, Suite 217, Pell City, 35125
Phone
Probate
St. Clair County Probate Court
Address
165 5th Avenue, Ashville, 35953
Phone
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Official links
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to file a civil case in St. Clair County?
The civil filing fee in St. Clair County, Alabama is $297 circuit civil docket fee (or $197 if amount in controversy does not exceed $50,000); statewide statutory fee under Ala. Code 12-19-71.
What is the small claims filing fee in St. Clair County?
$35 (claims up to $1,500); $109 ($1,500-$3,000), per Ala. Code 12-19-71.
How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in St. Clair County?
$145 domestic relations/divorce filing, per Ala. Code 12-19-71.
Can I e-file court documents in St. Clair County?
Yes. E-filing is available through AlaFile.
Is there a free online case search for St. Clair County?
No free public online case search is available for this court. Contact the clerk of court for case records.
Where do I file court documents in St. Clair County?
Filings go to the St. Clair County Circuit Clerk (30th Judicial Circuit), located at 100 6th Avenue North Ste 400, Ashville, AL 35953. You can reach the clerk at (205) 594-2184.