Shawnee County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$173.00
E-filing
Statewide Kansas eCourt e-filing available for district courts, incl. Shawnee County
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$195.00

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

Clerk of Court

Clerk of the District Court, Shawnee County (Third Judicial District)

Self-Help & Jury

Jury Service(785) 251-6787
E-FilingStatewide Kansas eCourt e-filing available for district courts, incl. Shawnee County

Kansas eCourt (eFlex) · Third Judicial District

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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
$47.50 (claim $500 or less) / $67.50 (over $500 up to $4,000)
Divorce / Family
$195.00
$195.00 (divorce/paternity docket fee)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Shawnee 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 Shawnee County?

    $47.50 (claim $500 or less) / $67.50 (over $500 up to $4,000)

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

    $195.00 (divorce/paternity docket fee)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through Kansas eCourt.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Shawnee County?

    Filings go to the Clerk of the District Court, Shawnee County (Third Judicial District). You can reach the clerk at (785) 251-6700.

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