Dade County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Oct 21, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$48.50 to $100.50
New civil suit
E-filing
Available
Through Missouri eFiling System
Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$48.50 to $100.50

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $101, the civil filing fee in Dade County is about the same as nearby counties (median $101 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Courthouses in Dade County

CivilCriminalFamilyJuvenileProbate

Dade County Circuit Court (28th Judicial Circuit)

Address
300 W. Water, Greenfield, 65661
CivilCriminalSmall ClaimsTrafficEviction

Dade County Circuit Court, Associate Circuit Division

Address
300 W. Water, Greenfield, 65661

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Dade County, Missouri is $100.50 (circuit civil); $48.50 (associate civil)

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

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

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Dade County?

    Filings go to the Dade County Circuit Clerk, located at 300 W. Water Street, Greenfield, MO 65661. You can reach the clerk at (417) 238-2400.

Dade County Circuit Court, MO: (417) 238-2400, Hours & $100.50 Filing Fee | 1Court