Moniteau County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Jul 30, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$100.50
New civil suit · Circuit Court
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$100.50

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $101, the civil filing fee in Moniteau County is about the same as nearby counties (median $101 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Courthouses in Moniteau County

CivilCriminalFamilyJuvenileProbate

Moniteau County Circuit Court (26th Judicial Circuit)

Address
200 E. Main, California, 65018
CivilCriminalSmall ClaimsTrafficEviction

Moniteau County Circuit Court, Associate Circuit Division

Address
200 E. Main, California, 65018

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Moniteau County, Missouri is $100.50 (Circuit Court civil cost deposit)

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

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

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Moniteau County?

    Filings go to the Moniteau County Circuit Clerk, located at 200 E. Main Street, California, MO 65018. You can reach the clerk at (573) 796-2071.

Moniteau County Circuit Court, MO: (573) 796-2071, Hours & $100.50 Filing Fee | 1Court