| Circuit Clerk | St. Charles County Circuit Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | 300 N. Second St., Suite 217, St. Charles, MO 63301 |
| Phone | (636) 949-3080 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | Set by local court rule in each circuit (COR 21.01(a)(22)); $1.00 per copied page in probate proceedings statewide. Circuits publish $0.25–$1.00 per page (e.g., St. Charles $0.25; Jasper $1.00; Boone $1.00 first page, $0.10 each additional) |
| Certified copy fee | $1.50 per seal on a certified or authenticated copy in probate proceedings statewide (COR 21.01(a)(18)); for other case types, set locally — commonly $1.00–$1.50 per certification on top of the copy fee |
St. Charles County is the 11th Judicial Circuit, and one office, the Circuit Clerk, keeps the record for every division: civil, criminal, family, juvenile, and probate. The office publishes its own copy-fee schedule and accepts copy requests by mail, fax, or email, which makes remote requests straightforward once you have a case number.
The county maintains both a courthouse page on the circuit's own courts.mo.gov-hosted site and a page on the county government's main website; both point to the same office. As elsewhere in Missouri, case dockets themselves are searched on the statewide Case.net system rather than a separate county portal.
Search St. Charles County court records online
Circuit Clerk
St. Charles County Circuit Clerk
- Cost
- Free case search on Case.net; $0.25 per page for copies, $1.50 per certification
- Coverage
- All circuit-court divisions for the 11th Judicial Circuit — civil, criminal, family, juvenile, and probate
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
Copy requests can be made in person, by fax, or by email to circuit11.closedfiles@courts.mo.gov. Sealed case files require proof of identity and status as a party.
What is available online
St. Charles County circuit cases are searchable statewide on Case.net by name, case number, filing date, or hearing date. The circuit clerk's own pages (on both sccmo.org and the circuit's courts.mo.gov-hosted site) list fees, contact methods, and sealed-file procedures rather than running a separate case search.
Which clerk has your record
In Missouri, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Missouri page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Courts (46 judicial circuits) | Felony and misdemeanor criminal cases; Divorce, custody, and other family cases; Civil suits of any amount | Circuit Clerk of the circuit (called the Circuit Clerk in every Missouri circuit) |
| Municipal Courts (Municipal Divisions) | City and county ordinance violations; Minor traffic tickets issued within city limits | Municipal court clerk for that city, or the circuit clerk where the municipal division is part of the circuit court |
Request records in person or by mail
St. Charles County clerk offices
300 N. Second St., Suite 217, St. Charles, MO 63301
Phone: (636) 949-3080
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Case search. Use Case.net to search by name, case number, filing date, or hearing date.
Copies. Request plain copies ($0.25 per page) or certified copies (an added $1.50 per certification) in person at 300 N. Second St., Suite 217, or by fax to (636) 949-7390 or email to circuit11.closedfiles@courts.mo.gov. Include the case number, the documents needed, and whether certification is required.
Sealed files. Viewing a sealed case file requires proof of identity and status as a party, shown to the clerk in person.
Multiple divisions, one clerk. Unlike counties that split civil and criminal recordkeeping between a district clerk and a county clerk, St. Charles County's Circuit Clerk keeps every division's file in one office, so a single request or a single Case.net search can cover a civil suit, a criminal case, and a probate matter for the same family without contacting more than one office.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Missouri |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | Set by local court rule in each circuit (COR 21.01(a)(22)); $1.00 per copied page in probate proceedings statewide. Circuits publish $0.25–$1.00 per page (e.g., St. Charles $0.25; Jasper $1.00; Boone $1.00 first page, $0.10 each additional) |
| Certified copy | $1.50 per seal on a certified or authenticated copy in probate proceedings statewide (COR 21.01(a)(18)); for other case types, set locally — commonly $1.00–$1.50 per certification on top of the copy fee |
Missouri court costs are set by the Supreme Court of Missouri under RSMo 488.012 through Court Operating Rule 21.01. That rule fixes copy fees only for probate proceedings ($1 per copied page and $1.50 per seal for a certified or authenticated copy) and otherwise leaves "reasonable fees for postage and per copied page as provided by local court rule," so plain and certified copy fees for civil, criminal, and family cases differ by circuit. Published examples: St. Charles County $0.25 per page plus $1.50 per certification; Jasper County $1.00 per page plus $1.50 for certification and seal; Boone County $1.00 for the first page and $0.10 each additional page plus $1.00 for a certified copy. Confirm the current fee with the circuit clerk before sending payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Missouri court records are presumed open, but several categories are closed to the public by statute or court rule:
The Missouri guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
How do I search St. Charles County court cases online?
Use Case.net, the statewide system, and search by name, case number, filing date, or hearing date. The circuit clerk's own website does not host a separate case search.
Can I request copies from the St. Charles County Circuit Clerk by email?
Yes. The office accepts copy requests by email at circuit11.closedfiles@courts.mo.gov, as well as by fax or in person, which makes remote requests straightforward if you already have the case number.
What does it cost to get a copy of a St. Charles County court record?
The circuit clerk charges $0.25 per page for plain copies plus $1.50 for certification, based on the office's published fee information current as of the last verification date on this page.
Who keeps probate and family records in St. Charles County?
The same office. The St. Charles County Circuit Clerk keeps records for all divisions of the 11th Judicial Circuit, including probate and family cases.
Sources
- St. Charles County — Circuit Clerk — https://www.sccmo.org/343/Circuit-Clerk
- 11th Judicial Circuit — Circuit Clerk (courts.mo.gov) — https://www.courts.mo.gov/hosted/circuit11/Circuit_Clerk.html
- Missouri Courts — Case.net — https://www.courts.mo.gov/cnet/welcome.do
- Missouri Courts — Circuit Court overview — https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=321
- Missouri Courts — Appellate Court Opinions/Decisions — https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=1944
- MACHS Name Search Portal (Missouri State Highway Patrol) — https://www.machs.mo.gov/MocchWebInterface/
- RSMo 488.012 — Court costs; fee schedule authority — https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=488.012
- Missouri Court Operating Rule 21 — Court Costs, Fees, Miscellaneous Charges, and Surcharges — https://www.courts.mo.gov/page.jsp?id=200636&up=1040
- RSMo 610.140 — Expungement of criminal records — https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=610.140
- RSMo 610.105 — Closing of arrest records when charges not filed or dismissed — https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=610.105
- RSMo 211.321 — Juvenile court records, confidentiality — https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=211.321
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri — https://www.moed.uscourts.gov/
- United States District Court, Western District of Missouri — https://www.mow.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Missouri counties.