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Carter County Circuit Clerk

Filing information for Carter County Circuit Clerk in Van Buren, MO. Part of the Carter County small claims court system.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$5,000

Courthouse Details

Carter County Circuit Clerk

1122 Main Street

Van Buren, MO 63965

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 578

Van Buren, MO 63965

Phone: (573) 323-4513

Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Area Served

All of Carter County

How to File at Carter County Circuit Clerk

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

Ready to take action?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

Read the demand letter guide

For statewide rules, see the full Missouri small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.