Boone County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed July 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$63.50 to $130.50
New civil suit · Circuit Court
E-filing
Required
Through Missouri eFiling System
Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$63.50 to $130.50
Small claims$27.50
Divorce / family$162.50

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $131, the civil filing fee in Boone County is higher than most nearby counties (median $101 across 4 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Boone County Circuit Clerk (Circuit Court, 13th Judicial Circuit)
Sherry Terrell
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Courthouses in Boone County

CivilCriminalFamilyJuvenileProbate

Boone County Circuit Court (13th Judicial Circuit)

Address
705 E. Walnut Street, Columbia, 65201
CivilCriminalSmall ClaimsTrafficEviction

Boone County Circuit Court, Associate Circuit Division

Address
705 E. Walnut Street, Columbia, 65201

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Boone County, Missouri is $130.50 (Circuit civil petition, includes sheriff service; Associate civil petition $63.50)

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

    $27.50 (small claims up to $5,000, certified-mail service; heard in Associate Circuit small claims division)

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

    $162.50 (dissolution/legal separation petition, includes sheriff service)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through Missouri eFiling System. It is mandatory for attorneys.

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at courts.mo.gov.

  • Where do I file court documents in Boone County?

    Filings go to the Boone County Circuit Clerk (Circuit Court, 13th Judicial Circuit), located at 705 East Walnut St., Columbia, MO 65201. You can reach the clerk at (573) 886-4000.

Boone County Circuit Court, MO: (573) 886-4000, Hours & $130.50 Filing Fee | 1Court