FEES
Please note that except where noted, fees are the same in both Boone and Callaway counties.
Paying Court Costs & Fees
Payments are to be made by cash, cashier’s check, business check, money order, credit card (Mastercard, Visa, Discover or American Express only) or debit card. All credit/debit card transactions will be processed as credit cards and will be assessed a convenience fee as follows:
- Payments up to $50.00 will be charged a $2.00 convenience fee;
- Payments $50.01 and greater will be charged a convenience fee of 4% of the total payment.
Court Fees
CIVIL |
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Small Claims - up to $5,000 (service by certified mail) |
$30.00 |
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| Clerk Fee - $10.00 Sheriff's Retirement- $3.00 Court Automation - $7.00 Certified Mail - $10.00 (each additional deft add $10.00 for certified mail) |
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Small Claims - up to $5,000 (service by Boone or Callaway sheriff*) |
$50.00 |
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Clerk Fee - $10.00 |
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Associate Civil (service by Boone or Callaway sheriff*) |
$63.00 |
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Clerk Fee - $15.00 |
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Associate Civil (service by out of county sheriff or special process server) |
$33.00 |
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| Clerk Fee - $15.00 Sheriff's Retirement - $3.00 Court Automation - $7.00 Basic Legal Service Fund - $8.00 |
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Circuit Civil (service by Boone or Callaway sheriff*) |
$130.00 |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00 |
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Circuit Civil (service by out of county sheriff or special process server) |
$100.00 |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00 |
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FAMILY COURT |
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Dissolution /Legal Separation (service by Boone or Callaway sheriff*) |
$162.00 |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00 |
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Dissolution/Legal Separation (service by out of county sheriff or special process server***) |
$132.00 |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00 |
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Motions to Modify (service by Boone or Callaway sheriff*) |
$162.00 |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00 |
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Motions to Modify (service by out of county sheriff or special process server***) |
$132.00 |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00 |
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Change of Name |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00
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Family Access Motion (service by Boone or Callaway sheriff *) |
$162.00 |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00 |
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Family Access Motion (service by out of county sheriff or special process server***) |
$132.00 |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00 |
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Adoption w/publication |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00
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Adoption w/o publication |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00
MO Dept. of Health - $30.00 for each certificate
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MISC FEES |
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Trial de Novo for Associate Division |
$45.00 |
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Trial de Novo and/or Request for Jury Trial from Municipal Division |
$30.00 |
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Mechanics Lien |
$5.00 |
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Execution/Eviction by Sheriff |
$30.00 |
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Execution/Garnishment |
$30.00 |
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Execution/Garnishment to be served in a county other than the county in which it is filed, a business check or money order made payable to the county in which it is being served. |
-0- |
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Subpoenas (civil case only) to be served by Boone County Sheriff * |
$20.00 |
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Subpoenas (civil case only) to be served by Callaway County Sheriff* |
$30.00 |
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Focus on Kids |
$60.00 |
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Focus on Kids online |
$70.00 |
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Alias Summons for Small Claims, Associate & Circuit cases to be served by |
$30.00 |
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Notice of Appeal |
$70.00 |
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Publication** CONTACT THE CIRCUIT CLERK'S OFFICE |
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Copy Fees |
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-- No charge shall be assessed for copies of documents furnished to or facsimile filings by any city or county office or to any state agency or department |
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Photocopies and microfilm copies |
1st page $ 1.00 |
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Each add page .10 |
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Facsimile filings |
1st page $1.00 |
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Each add page .10 |
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Criminal Records Check |
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Name Search |
$ 10.00 |
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Fingerprint Search-Missouri |
$ 20.00 |
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Fingerprint search pursuant to 210.481, 210.487, or 571.101 RSMo-Missouri |
$ 14.00 |
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Fingerprint search-Federal volunteer - prior to 10-1-07 |
$ 18.00 |
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Fingerprint search-Federal volunteer - after 10-1-07 |
$ 15.25 |
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Department of Health and Senior Services Caregiver Background Check |
$ 10.00 |
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*There may be additional costs for sheriff's mileage if served out of city limits of the county seat. ** Please contact the Boone or Callaway Circuit Clerk's Office for publication rates. ***If service is to an out-of-county sheriff provide fee payable to that agency along with the agency's mailing address, service instructions and service copy of papers. Additional Cost Deposit |
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Probate Fees
GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP - Incapacitated and Disabled |
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Fingerprint Search - Per Petitioner
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Guardianship: Incapacitated |
$390.00 |
$388.00 |
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Clerk Fee - $75.00
Law Library Surcharge - $15.00 |
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Guardianship and/or Conservatorship: Incapacitated & Disabled |
$490.00 |
$388.00 +Publication |
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Clerk Fee - $75.00
Law Library Surcharge - $15.00
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Successor Guardianship and/or Conservatorship of Adult |
$325.00 |
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Clerk Fee - $75.00 |
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Conservatorship Annual Fee |
$30.00 |
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Dispense with Administration of an Estate of an Incapacitated or Disabled person, Now Deceased/Close under the Conservatorship Estate |
$70.00 |
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GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIPS - Minor |
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Fingerprint Search - Per Petitioner
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Guardianship and/or Conservatorship |
$345.00 |
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Clerk Fee - $60.00
Law Library Surcharge - $15.00 Additional Costs required if:
Sheriff's Service - $20.00 |
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Successor Guardianship and/or Conservatorship of Minor |
$310.00 |
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Clerk Fee - $60.00 |
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Conservatorship Annual Fee |
$25.00 |
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ALL OTHER PROBATE |
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Affidavit to Establish Title/Small Estate |
$70.00 +Publication |
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Clerk Fee - $35.00
Law Library Surcharge - $15.00 |
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Determination of Heirship |
$70.00 +Publication |
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Clerk Fee - $35.00
Law Library Surcharge - $15.00 |
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Dispense with Conservatorship of a Minor |
$70.00 |
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Refusal of Letters (Creditor, Spousal & Minor) |
$70.00 |
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Safe Deposit Box /Will Search |
$70.00 |
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Admit Will to Probate (No other proceedings) |
$70.00 |
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Clerk Fee - $35.00
Law Library Surcharge - $15.00 |
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Trust - Action |
$80.00 |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00
Law Library Surcharge - $15.00 |
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Notice of Appeal |
$70.00 |
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Notice of Appeal - $50.00 |
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Trust - Registration Only |
No Fee |
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Mental Health 96 Hour Involuntary Hospitalization |
$100.00 |
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Clerk Fee - $35.00
Sheriff Service - $20.00 |
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Deposit of Will for Safekeeping |
$3.00 |
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Deposit of Will of Deceased Person for Safekeeping |
$0.00 |
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Discovery of Assets-Per Person |
$30.00 |
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Sheriff Service - Summon/Subpoena - $20.00 |
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COPY FEES |
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Certified and Authenticated Copies |
Per Page |
$1.00 |
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Photocopies |
First Page |
$1.00 |
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Photocopies before 1900's |
Per Page |
$1.00 |
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| Clerical Time | Per/Minute | $.20 | ||
Please contact the Probate Division for publication rates. Dismissal of application for letters of any kind of case, or dismissal of application before hearing will not result in a refund. Additional Cost Deposit |
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Detention / Drug Testing *
| Drug Testing | $4.00 |
| VIP Program - per attendee | $30.00 |
| Work Search/Work Release -- per 24 hours or portion thereof | $35.00 |
| Home Detention Equipment Fee | Varies by Circumstances |
*NOTE: Prices subject to change.
Traffic
| Speeding Violations | Fine | Court Costs | Total BFCD (Before Court Date) | Sheriff | Total AFCD (After Court Date) |
| 1-5 MPH | $20.50 | $60.50 | $81.00 | $6.00 | $87.00 |
| 6-10 MPH | $30.50 | $60.50 | $91.00 | $6.00 | $97.00 |
| 11-15 MPH | $55.50 | $60.50 | $116.00 | $6.00 | $122.00 |
| 16-19 MPH | $80.50 | $60.50 | $141.00 | $6.00 | $147.00 |
| 20-25 MPH | $155.50 | $60.50 | $216.00 | $6.00 | $222.00 |
| Speeding in a construction zone: In addition to the standard fine there is an additional charge of $35.00 | |||||
| Speeding in a construction zone with workers present: In addition to the standard fine there is an additional charge of $250.00 | |||||
| Vehicle License Violations | Fine | Court Costs | Total BFCD | Sheriff | Total AFCD |
| Failure to Register Vehicle | $30.50 | $60.50 | $91.00 | $6.00 | $97.00 |
| False Registration Statement | $30.50 | $60.50 | $91.00 | $6.00 | $97.00 |
| Failure to Display Plates/Not Valid | $30.50 | $60.50 | $91.00 | $6.00 | $97.00 |
| Display Plates of Another/No Title Issued | $80.50 | $60.50 | $141.00 | $6.00 | $147.00 |
| Equipment Violations | Fine | Court Costs | Total BFCD | Sheriff | Total AFCD |
| Vision Reducing/Window Tint | $30.50 | $60.50 | $91.00 | $6.00 | $97.00 |
| No Headlights, taillights, light over license plates, or dimming | $30.50 | $60.50 | $91.00 | $6.00 | $97.00 |
| No Muffler or Horn | $30.50 | $60.50 | $91.00 | $6.00 | $97.00 |
| Other Violations | Fine | Court Costs | Total BFCD | Sheriff | Total AFCD |
| No Vehicle Inspection Certificate | $30.50 | $60.50 | $91.00 | $6.00 | $97.00 |
| Careless & Imprudent (C&I) without Accident | $80.50 | $60.50 | $141.00 | $6.00 | $147.00 |
| Improper passing/Lane Usage/Turn Signal/Park out of Land | $80.50 | $60.50 | $141.00 | $6.00 | $147.00 |
| Following too Closely/Fail to Stop/Yield/Signals or Signs | $30.50 | $60.50 | $91.00 | $6.00 | $97.00 |
| Fail to Yield to Stationary Emergency Vehicle/Move Over | $80.50 | $60.50 | $141.00 | $6.00 | $147.00 |
| Fail to Yield to School Bus Picking Up or Discharging Children | $80.50 | $60.50 | $141.00 | $6.00 | $147.00 |
| Permit an Unauthorized Person to Drive | $30.50 | $60.50 | $91.00 | $6.00 | $97.00 |
| Seatbelt over 4 Years | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | ||
| Child Restraint 0 to 4 years old | $20.50 | $60.50 | $81.00 | $6.00 | $87.00 |
| Failure to Drive on on Right Half of Road | $30.50 | $60.50 | $91.00 | $6.00 | $97.00 |