Marion County Small Claims Court

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

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$5,000

Courts (2)

2 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Marion County Courthouse - Palmyra (District 1)

100 S Main St

Palmyra, MO 63461

Phone: (573) 769-2550Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday

Other Courthouse Locations

Marion County Courthouse - Hannibal (District 2)

906 Broadway

Hannibal, MO 63401

Serves: Marion County

Phone: (573) 221-0198Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday
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How to File in Marion 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 Marion 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.