Riley County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Riley County, Kansas.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07
Civil filing fee
$173.00
E-filing
Yes for attorneys
Case lookup
Free online

At $173, the civil filing fee in Riley County is about the same as nearby counties (median $173 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Riley County District Court, Clerk of the District Court

Benjamin Carter

100 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, KS 66502

Self-Help & Jury

E-FilingYes for attorneys

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Civil Complaint
$173.00
$173.00 (civil docket fee, District Court; statewide statutory, K.S.A. 60-2001)
Small Claims
47.50 (claim of 500 or less); 67.50 (500.01 to 4,000) (statewide small claims docket fees)
Divorce / Family
195.00 (divorce/paternity docket fee, statewide per K.S.A. 60-2001)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Riley County?

    The civil filing fee in Riley County, Kansas is $173.00 (civil docket fee, District Court; statewide statutory, K.S.A. 60-2001)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Riley County?

    47.50 (claim of 500 or less); 67.50 (500.01 to 4,000) (statewide small claims docket fees)

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Riley County?

    195.00 (divorce/paternity docket fee, statewide per K.S.A. 60-2001)

  • Can I e-file court documents in Riley County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through Kansas Courts eFiling.

  • Is there a free online case search for Riley County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at casesearch.kscourts.gov.

  • Where do I file court documents in Riley County?

    Filings go to the Riley County District Court, Clerk of the District Court, located at 100 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, KS 66502. You can reach the clerk at (785) 537-6364.

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