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
Other Courthouse Locations
Jasper County Courts Building (Joplin Office)
633 South Pearl Avenue
Joplin, MO 64801
Serves: Jasper County
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 guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Missouri small claims court guide →