St. Clair County Small Claims Court

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

E-Filing

Not available

Max Claim

$5,000

Court

St. Clair County Circuit Court

Courthouse Location

St. Clair County Circuit Court

655 Second Street

Osceola, MO 64776

Phone: (417) 646-2226Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

How to File in St. Clair 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.

Important for St. Clair County: Data needs verification — added 2026-04-30 to fill source gap.

Ready to take action in St. Clair 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.