St. Louis City courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Jul 30, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$45
New civil suit · Circuit Court
E-filing
Required
Through Missouri eFiling System
Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
Case records
Search online
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Main courthouse: Clyde S. Cahill Courts Building, 10 N Tucker Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63101Source

Filing fees

Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$45
Small claims$10
Divorce / family$177.50

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing.

Clerk & court records

Circuit Clerk, 22nd Judicial Circuit Court (City of St. Louis)
Thomas Kloeppinger
Clyde S. Cahill Courts Building
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Courthouses in St. Louis City

CivilCriminalFamilyJuvenileProbate

Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis (22nd Judicial Circuit), Civil Courts Building

Address
10 N. Tucker Boulevard, St. Louis, 63101
CivilCriminalSmall ClaimsTrafficEviction

Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis, Associate Circuit Division

Address
10 N. Tucker Boulevard, St. Louis, 63101
FamilyJuvenile

Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis, Family Court/Juvenile Division

Address
920 North Vandeventer Avenue, St. Louis, 63108
Criminal

Circuit Court of the City of St. Louis, Mel Carnahan Courthouse

Address
1114 Market Street, St. Louis, 63101

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in St. Louis City?

    The civil filing fee in St. Louis City, 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 St. Louis City?

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

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

    $177.50 (dissolution of marriage / family court matters)

  • Can I e-file court documents in St. Louis City?

    Yes. E-filing is available through Missouri eFiling System. It is mandatory for attorneys.

  • Is there a free online case search for St. Louis City?

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

  • Where do I file court documents in St. Louis City?

    Filings go to the Circuit Clerk, 22nd Judicial Circuit Court (City of St. Louis), located at 10 N Tucker Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63101. You can reach the clerk at (314) 622-4044.

St. Louis City Courts, MO: (314) 622-4044, Hours & $45 Filing Fee | 1Court