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Dent County Circuit Court

Filing information for Dent County Circuit Court in Salem, MO. Part of the Dent County small claims court system.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$5,000

Courthouse Details

Dent County Circuit Court

112 E 5th St

Salem, MO 65560

Phone: 573-729-3931Fax: 573-729-9414

Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Area Served

All of Dent County

How to File at Dent County Circuit Court

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.