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

The civil filing fee in Pettis County, Missouri is $45.00 (Circuit Court civil cost deposit)

Can I e-file court documents in Pettis County?

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

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

Filings go to the Pettis County Circuit Clerk's Office (18th Judicial Circuit). You can reach the clerk at (660) 826-5000.

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

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Civil filing fee

$45.00

Case lookup

Free online

At $45, the civil filing fee in Pettis County is lower than most nearby counties (median $101 across 5 nearby counties).

Pettis County Circuit Clerk's Office (18th Judicial Circuit)

Susan Sadler

Filing Fees

Civil Complaint

$45.00

$45.00 (Circuit Court civil cost deposit)

How much does it cost to file a civil case in Pettis County?
The civil filing fee in Pettis County, Missouri is $45.00 (Circuit Court civil cost deposit)
Can I e-file court documents in Pettis County?
Yes. E-filing is available through Missouri eFiling System.
Is there a free online case search for Pettis County?
Yes. You can look up cases online at courts.mo.gov.
Where do I file court documents in Pettis County?
Filings go to the Pettis County Circuit Clerk's Office (18th Judicial Circuit). You can reach the clerk at (660) 826-5000.

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