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

The civil filing fee in Montgomery County, Tennessee is $379.50 (Circuit Court Category One civil case)

What is the small claims filing fee in Montgomery County?

$148.50 (General Sessions civil; hears civil up to $25,000)

How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Montgomery County?

$354.50 (divorce with minor children) / $279.50 (without minor children)

Can I e-file court documents in Montgomery County?

Yes. E-filing is available through eFlex.

Is there a free online case search for Montgomery County?

Yes. You can look up cases online at montgomery.tncrtinfo.com.

Where do I file court documents in Montgomery County?

Filings go to the Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk, located at 2 Millennium Plaza, Suite 115, Clarksville, TN 37040. You can reach the clerk at (931) 648-5700.

Montgomery County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed July 2026 · Official sources

Civil filing fee

$379.50

New civil suit · Circuit Court

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E-filing

Available

Through eFlex

Deadline: varies by court

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Case records

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Free public case search

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Main courthouse: Montgomery County Courts Center, 2 Millennium Plaza, Suite 115, Clarksville, TN 37040Clerk counter: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-4:30 PMSource

Filing fees

Official fee schedule

Filing type	Fee	Details from the court
Civil lawsuit	$379.50	$379.50 (Circuit Court Category One civil case)
Small claims	$148.50	$148.50 (General Sessions civil; hears civil up to $25,000)
Divorce / family	$279.50 to $354.50	$354.50 (divorce with minor children) / $279.50 (without minor children)

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $380, the civil filing fee in Montgomery County is higher than most nearby counties (median $277 across 3 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file a civil case in Montgomery County?
The civil filing fee in Montgomery County, Tennessee is $379.50 (Circuit Court Category One civil case)
What is the small claims filing fee in Montgomery County?
$148.50 (General Sessions civil; hears civil up to $25,000)
How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Montgomery County?
$354.50 (divorce with minor children) / $279.50 (without minor children)
Can I e-file court documents in Montgomery County?
Yes. E-filing is available through eFlex.
Is there a free online case search for Montgomery County?
Yes. You can look up cases online at montgomery.tncrtinfo.com.
Where do I file court documents in Montgomery County?
Filings go to the Montgomery County Circuit Court Clerk, located at 2 Millennium Plaza, Suite 115, Clarksville, TN 37040. You can reach the clerk at (931) 648-5700.