| Circuit Clerk | 22nd Judicial Circuit Court (City of St. Louis) — Circuit Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Civil Courts Building, 10 North Tucker Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63101 |
| Phone | Main courthouse (314) 622-4500; Circuit Clerk's Office (314) 622-4044 (the City of St. Louis directory lists (314) 622-4433) |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:30 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 |
The City of St. Louis is an independent city — it is not part of any Missouri county and has been its own separate government since 1876. For court purposes it forms its own judicial circuit, the 22nd Judicial Circuit, with its own Circuit Clerk's office at the courthouse on North Tucker Boulevard downtown, entirely separate from the surrounding St. Louis County (21st Judicial Circuit).
The Circuit Clerk's office describes itself as maintaining roughly five million court files dating back to 1804 and processing about 40,000 new civil and criminal filings a year, making it the first stop for filing a lawsuit, checking a docket, paying a fine, or requesting a copy of a city case.
Case dockets for St. Louis City circuit cases are on the statewide Case.net system, the same as every other Missouri circuit; the city's own site links out to Case.net rather than running a separate search.
Search St. Louis City court records online
Circuit Clerk
22nd Judicial Circuit Court (City of St. Louis) — Circuit Clerk
- Cost
- Free case search on Case.net; fees apply for copies
- Coverage
- All circuit-court divisions for the 22nd Judicial Circuit (City of St. Louis) — civil, criminal, family, juvenile, and probate
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
The City of St. Louis is an independent city and is not part of St. Louis County; its circuit court and circuit clerk are entirely separate from the county's 21st Judicial Circuit.
What is available online
St. Louis City circuit cases are searchable statewide on Case.net; the circuit's own website provides a "Find My Case" link to Case.net rather than a separate search tool. Because the City of St. Louis is an independent city, searchers looking for St. Louis County cases (a different circuit, a different courthouse in Clayton) need the county's circuit clerk instead — the city's site notes this explicitly.
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. Louis City clerk offices
Civil Courts Building, 10 North Tucker Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63101
Phone: Main courthouse (314) 622-4500; Circuit Clerk's Office (314) 622-4044 (the City of St. Louis directory lists (314) 622-4433)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Case search. Use Case.net to search St. Louis City circuit cases by name or case number.
Copies. Request plain or certified copies in person at the Civil Courts Building, 10 North Tucker Boulevard, or by mail to the Circuit Clerk's Office at that address. Include the case number, the documents needed, whether certification is required, and payment or a request for a fee quote.
If you meant St. Louis County. The City of St. Louis and St. Louis County are separate governments with separate circuit courts. If the case was filed in the county, contact the St. Louis County Circuit Clerk in Clayton instead.
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
Is the City of St. Louis part of St. Louis County?
No. The City of St. Louis has been an independent city, separate from any county, since 1876. It has its own circuit court (the 22nd Judicial Circuit) and its own circuit clerk, distinct from St. Louis County's 21st Judicial Circuit.
How far back do St. Louis City court records go?
The Circuit Clerk's office describes maintaining roughly five million court files dating back to 1804, though how much of that is searchable online versus only available on paper or microfilm varies by case type and age.
How do I search St. Louis City court cases online?
Use Case.net, the statewide system. The circuit's own website links to Case.net under "Find My Case" rather than hosting its own search tool.
How do I get a certified copy of a St. Louis City court record?
Request it from the Circuit Clerk's Office at the Civil Courts Building, 10 North Tucker Boulevard, in person or by mail, with the case number and the documents you need.
Sources
- 22nd Judicial Circuit Court, St. Louis, Missouri — https://www.stlcitycircuitcourt.com/
- 22nd Judicial Circuit Court — Circuit Clerk — https://www.stlcitycircuitcourt.com/courts_services/circuit_clerk.php
- City of St. Louis — 22nd Circuit Court, Circuit Clerk — https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/external/22-circuit-court/Circuit-Clerk.cfm
- 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.