Christian County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Christian County, Missouri.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-30
Civil filing fee
$100.50
E-filing
Yes for attorneys; s…
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$130.50

At $101, the civil filing fee in Christian County is about the same as nearby counties (median $101 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Christian County Circuit Clerk (38th Judicial Circuit)

Barb Stillings

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center
Jury Service(417) 582-5120
E-FilingYes for attorneys; s…

Missouri eFiling System (Tyler Technologies) · Yes for attorneys; self-represented parties may file on paper

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Civil Complaint
$100.50
$100.50 standard civil filing fee (38th Judicial Circuit Administrative Order, effective 12-29-2023)
Small Claims
$35.50
$35.50 (38th Judicial Circuit Administrative Order, effective 12-29-2023)
Divorce / Family
$130.50
$130.50 dissolution/domestic relations, includes $30.00 Family Services and Justice Fund surcharge (effective 12-29-2023)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Christian County, Missouri is $100.50 standard civil filing fee (38th Judicial Circuit Administrative Order, effective 12-29-2023)

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

    $35.50 (38th Judicial Circuit Administrative Order, effective 12-29-2023)

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

    $130.50 dissolution/domestic relations, includes $30.00 Family Services and Justice Fund surcharge (effective 12-29-2023)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through Missouri eFiling System.

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Christian County?

    Filings go to the Christian County Circuit Clerk (38th Judicial Circuit). You can reach the clerk at (417) 582-5120.

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