St. Louis City County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for St. Louis City County, Missouri.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-30
Civil filing fee
$45.00
E-filing
Mandatory
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$177.50

At $45, the civil filing fee in St. Louis City County is lower than most nearby counties (median $290 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Circuit Clerk, 22nd Judicial Circuit Court (City of St. Louis)

Thomas Kloeppinger

10 N. Tucker Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63101
E-FilingMandatory

Missouri eFiling System (statewide) · for attorneys (Missouri Court Operating Rule 27)

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Filing Fees
Civil Complaint
$45.00
$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)
Small Claims
$10.00
$10.00 (small claims division, Mo. Sup. Ct. Operating Rule 21 / COR 021.01(a)(6))
Divorce / Family
$177.50
$177.50 (dissolution of marriage / family court matters)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    $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 County?

    $177.50 (dissolution of marriage / family court matters)

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

    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 County?

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

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

    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.

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