Jasper County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Jasper County, MO. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Carthage area.

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$5,000

Courts (2)

2 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Jasper County Courthouse (Carthage Office)

302 South Main

Carthage, MO 64836

Phone: (417) 358-0441Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Other Courthouse Locations

Jasper County Courts Building (Joplin Office)

633 South Pearl Avenue

Joplin, MO 64801

Serves: Jasper County

Phone: (417) 625-4322Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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How to File in Jasper County

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

File by mail

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

Ready to take action in Jasper County?

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 including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Missouri small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.