Putnam County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Jul 30, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$103.50
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$103.50

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $104, the civil filing fee in Putnam County is about the same as nearby counties (median $101 across 4 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Courthouses in Putnam County

CivilCriminalFamilyJuvenileProbate

Putnam County Circuit Court (3rd Judicial Circuit)

Address
1601 West Main Street, Unionville, 63565
CivilCriminalSmall ClaimsTrafficEviction

Putnam County Circuit Court, Associate Circuit Division

Address
1601 West Main Street, Unionville, 63565

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Putnam County, Missouri is $103.50 (Circuit Court civil cost deposit)

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

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

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Putnam County?

    Filings go to the Putnam County Circuit Clerk, located at 1601 West Main Street, Room 204, Unionville, MO 63565. You can reach the clerk at (660) 947-2071.

Putnam County Circuit Court, MO: (660) 947-2071, Hours & $103.50 Filing Fee | 1Court