Madison County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Madison County, Kentucky.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-08-10
Civil filing fee
$188.00
E-filing
Yes
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$150.00

At $188, the civil filing fee in Madison County is about the same as nearby counties (median $188 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Madison Circuit Court Clerk

David M. Fernandez

101 W. Main St., Richmond, KY 40475
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Filing Fees
Civil Complaint
$188.00
$188.00
Small Claims
$25.00
District Court small claims filing fee approx. $25.00-$30.00 (KRS 24A.270; claims of $2,500 or less)
Divorce / Family
$150.00
Dissolution of marriage/family petition filed in Circuit (Family) Court: $150.00 filing fee plus $20.00 court technology fee (KRS 23A.200)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Madison County, Kentucky is $188.00.

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

    District Court small claims filing fee approx. $25.00-$30.00 (KRS 24A.270; claims of $2,500 or less)

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

    Dissolution of marriage/family petition filed in Circuit (Family) Court: $150.00 filing fee plus $20.00 court technology fee (KRS 23A.200)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through File and Serve.

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at kcoj.kycourts.net.

  • Where do I file court documents in Madison County?

    Filings go to the Madison Circuit Court Clerk, located at 101 W. Main St., Richmond, KY 40475. You can reach the clerk at (859) 624-4713.

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