St. Francois County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Jul 30, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$95.50
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$95.50
Small claims$20.50 to $58.50
Divorce / family$97.50

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $96, the civil filing fee in St. Francois County is about the same as nearby counties (median $92 across 4 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Courthouses in St. Francois County

CivilCriminalFamilyJuvenileProbate

St. Francois County Circuit Court (24th Judicial Circuit)

Address
1 North Washington Street, Farmington, 63640
CivilCriminalSmall ClaimsTrafficEviction

St. Francois County Circuit Court, Associate Circuit Division

Address
1 North Washington Street, Farmington, 63640

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in St. Francois County?

    The civil filing fee in St. Francois County, Missouri is $95.50 (circuit civil filing)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in St. Francois County?

    $20.50 (small claims; certified-mail service options $39.50/$58.50)

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in St. Francois County?

    $97.50 (domestic/dissolution filing)

  • Can I e-file court documents in St. Francois County?

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

  • Is there a free online case search for St. Francois County?

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

  • Where do I file court documents in St. Francois County?

    Filings go to the St. Francois County Circuit Clerk's Office, located at 1 North Washington Street, Suite 102, Farmington, MO 63640. You can reach the clerk at (573) 431-6505.

St. Francois County Circuit Court, MO: (573) 431-6505, Hours & $95.50 Filing Fee | 1Court