Platte County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Jul 30, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$45
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$45
Small claims$10

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $45, the civil filing fee in Platte County is lower than most nearby counties (median $94 across 3 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Platte County Circuit Clerk's Office (6th Judicial Circuit)
Elysia Collins
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Courthouses in Platte County

CivilCriminalFamilyJuvenileProbate

Platte County Circuit Court (6th Judicial Circuit)

Address
415 Third Street, Platte City, 64079
CivilCriminalSmall ClaimsTrafficEviction

Platte County Circuit Court, Associate Circuit Division

Address
415 Third Street, Platte City, 64079

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Platte County, Missouri is $45.00 (statutory clerk filing fee for a circuit civil case, Mo. Sup. Ct. Operating Rule 21 / COR 021.01(a)(10), eff. 2023-09-01; circuits add statutory surcharges and a local cost/service deposit)

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

    $10.00 (small claims division, Mo. Sup. Ct. Operating Rule 21 / COR 021.01(a)(6))

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

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

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Platte County?

    Filings go to the Platte County Circuit Clerk's Office (6th Judicial Circuit). You can reach the clerk at (816) 858-2232.

Platte County Circuit Court, MO: (816) 858-2232, Hours & $45 Filing Fee | 1Court