Paying Court Costs & Fees
Please note that except where noted, fees are the same in both Boone and Callaway counties.
If you received a notice for costs due to the court, you can pay the costs due by:
Paying online through www.courts.mo.gov - Click on Case.net
- Enter the case number found on your notice
- Select Pay by Web and follow the steps
- If Pay by Web is not an option please call the Boone
County Circuit Clerk’s Office at 573-886-4026 or Callaway County Circuit Clerk’s Office at 573-642-0780 for further assistance. - Appearing in person or sending a money order or cashier’s check payable to”
Boone County Circuit Clerk
705 East Walnut
Columbia, MO 65201
Hours: 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 573-886-4000
Callaway County Courthouse
10 East 5th Street
Fulton, MO 65251
Hours: 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 573-642-0780
Once the case is available on Case.net, for tickets in which defendants wish to plead guilty prior to the court date and pay the fine and costs, please refer to the fine schedule for the appropriate municipality and follow these steps:
- Paying online at www.courts.mo.gov
- Click on Case.net.
Enter the case number found on your ticket. - If your case number appears, select “Plead and Pay” and follow the steps.
- If “Plead and Pay” is not an option, this may indicate your offense requires a court appearance. Please call the Boone County Circuit Clerk’s office at 573-886-4026 or Callaway County Circuit Clerk’s Office at 573-642-0780 for further assistance.
or
- Sign your name to the “Appearance Plea and Waiver” on the back of your ticket AND
- Pay your fine in full by appearing in person prior to your court date with cash, money order or cashier’s check at the appropriate locations:
Boone County Circuit Clerk
705 East Walnut
Columbia MO 65201
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 573-886-4000
Callaway County Courthouse
10 East 5th Street
Fulton, MO 65251
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 573-642-0780
If you appeared in court and pled or were found guilty and assessed a fine and costs, you can pay your fines and costs by:
- Paying online through www.courts.mo.gov
- Click on Case.net.
- Enter the case number found on your ticket or fine and costs sheet or search by your name.
- Select “Pay by Web” and follow the steps.
- If “Pay by Web” is not an option please call the Boone County Circuit Clerk’s office at 573-886-4026 or Callaway County Circuit Clerk’s Office at 573-642-0780 for further assistance.
- Appearing in person or sending a money order or cashier’s check payable to:
Boone County Circuit Clerk
705 East Walnut
Columbia MO 65201
Hours: 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 573-886-4000
Callaway County Courthouse
10 East 5th Street
Fulton, MO 65251
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Phone: 573-642-0780
Court Fees
CIVIL |
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Small Claims - up to $5,000 (service by certified mail) |
$27.50 |
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Clerk Fee - $10.00 |
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Small Claims - up to $5,000 (service by sheriff*) |
Boone $50.50 |
Callaway $20.50 |
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Clerk Fee - $10.00 |
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Associate Civil (service by sheriff*) |
Boone $63.50 |
Callaway $33.50 |
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Clerk Fee - $15.00 |
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Associate Civil (service by out of county sheriff) |
$33.50 |
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| Clerk Fee - $15.00 Court Automation - $7.00 Juvenile Justice Preservation Fund - $3.50 Basic Legal Service Fund - $8.00 |
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Associate Civil (service by special process server) *Callaway County only |
Boone $33.50 |
Callaway $33.50 |
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| Clerk Fee - $15.00 Court Automation - $7.00 Juvenile Justice Preservation Fund - $3.50 Basic Legal Service Fund - $8.00 |
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Circuit Civil (service by sheriff*) |
Boone $130.50 |
Callaway $100.50 |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00 |
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Circuit Civil (service by out of county sheriff) |
$100.50 |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00 |
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Circuit Civil (service by special process server) |
Boone $100.50 |
Callaway $100.50 |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00 |
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Expungement Fees |
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Associate Civil, Section 610.122 – $33.50 |
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Circuit Civil, Section 610.140 – $100.50 |
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Circuit Civil, Section 610.145 (mistaken Identity) – $0.00 |
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FAMILY COURT |
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Dissolution /Legal Separation (service by sheriff*) |
Boone $162.50 |
Callaway $132.50 |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00 |
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Dissolution/Legal Separation (service by out of county sheriff) |
$132.50 |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00 |
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Dissolution/Legal Separation (service by special process server) |
$132.50 |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00 |
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Motions to Modify (service by Boone or Callaway sheriff*) |
$162.50 |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00 |
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Motions to Modify (service by out of county sheriff*) |
$132.50 |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00 |
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Motions to Modify (service by special process server)* Callaway County |
Boone $132.50 |
Callaway $132.50 |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00 |
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Change of Name |
Boone |
Callaway |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00
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Family Access Motion (service by sheriff *) |
Boone |
Callaway |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00 |
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Family Access Motion (service by out of county sheriff) |
$132.50 |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00 |
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Family Access Motion (service by special process server) *Callaway County only |
Boone |
Callaway |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00 |
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Adoption, I Count, w/publication |
Boone |
Callaway |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00
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Adoption, I Count, w/o publication |
Boone |
Callaway |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00
Sheriff's Salary Support (Boone) - $10.00
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| Adoption, III Count, w/publication | Boone |
Callaway |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00
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| Adoption, III Count, w/o publication | Boone |
Callaway |
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Clerk Fee - $45.00
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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 |
$40.00 |
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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. |
$10.00 |
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Subpoenas (civil case only) to be served by Boone County Sheriff * |
$30.00 |
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Subpoenas (civil case only) to be served by Callaway County Sheriff* |
$30.00 |
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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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Certified Mail/Return Receipt |
$7.00 |
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Certified Mail/Return Receipt/Restricted Delivery |
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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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| Certified Copy | $1.00 |
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| Attestation | $1.00 Per Seal | ||
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 |
$14.00 |
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Fingerprint search-Federal volunteer |
$13.50 |
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Department of Health and Senior Services Caregiver Background Check |
$10.00 |
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| FTR Recordings to CD | $25.00 |
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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.
Additional Cost Deposit |
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Probate Fees
GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIP - Incapacitated and Disabled |
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Fingerprint Search - Per Petitioner |
Contact Probate | Not Available | |||
Guardianship: Incapacitated |
$390.50 |
$388.50 |
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Clerk Fee - $75.00
Law Library Surcharge - $15.00 |
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Guardianship and/or Conservatorship: Incapacitated & Disabled |
$490.50 |
$388.50 +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 |
Boone $75.00 |
*Callaway $325.00 |
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Clerk Fee - $75.00 |
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*GUARDIAN AD LITEM DEPOSIT - $250.00 |
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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 |
$70.50 |
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GUARDIANSHIP AND CONSERVATORSHIPS - Minor |
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Fingerprint Search - Per Petitioner |
Contact Probate Office |
Not Available |
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Guardianship and/or Conservatorship |
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$345.50 | $343.50 | ||
Clerk Fee - $60.00
Law Library Surcharge - $15.00 Additional Costs required if:
Sheriff's Service - $20.00 *ALTHOUGH A SEPARATE CASE MUST BE FILED FOR EACH MINOR, YOU MAY SUBMIT A SINGLE FILING FEE TO COVER THE COSTS OF ALL SIBLING CASES FILED IN THE SAME DAY. PLEASE INCLUDE A NOTE TO CLERK INDICATING THE NAMES OF THE SIBLING CASES* |
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Successor Guardianship and/or Conservatorship of Minor |
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Boone $60.00 |
*Callaway $310.00 |
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Clerk Fee - $60.00 |
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*GUARDIAN AD LITEM DEPOSIT - $250.00 |
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Conservatorship Annual Fee |
$25.00 |
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Fingerprint Fees for Guardianship/Conservatorship Cases |
$45.25 |
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Rap Back (every 6 years) Fingerprint Fees |
$31.25 |
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ALL OTHER PROBATE |
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Affidavit to Establish Title/Small Estate |
$70.50 +Publication | $68.50 +Publication | |||
Clerk Fee - $35.00
Law Library Surcharge - $15.00 |
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Determination of Heirship |
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$70.50 +Publication | $68.50 +Publication | ||
Clerk Fee - $35.00
Law Library Surcharge - $15.00 |
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Sale of Real Estate by Non-Resident Conservator |
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$70.50 | $68.50 | Chapter 145 Proceedings (Estate Taxes) |
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$70.50 | $68.50 | Dispense with Conservatorship of a Minor |
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$70.50 | $68.50 |
Refusal of Letters (Creditor, Spousal & Minor) |
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$70.50 | $68.50 | ||
Safe Deposit Box /Will Search |
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$70.50 | $68.50 | ||
Admit Will to Probate (No other proceedings) |
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$70.50 | $68.50 | ||
Clerk Fee - $35.00
Law Library Surcharge - $15.00 |
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Trust - Action |
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$80.50 | $78.50 | ||
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 |
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No Fee | No Fee | ||
Mental Health 96 Hour Involuntary Hospitalization |
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$100.50 | $134.00* | ||
Clerk Fee - $35.00
Law Library Surcharge - $15.00 |
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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.