Missouri · Boone County

Small Claims Court in Boone County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Where to file small claims in Boone County

Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.

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Boone County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Columbia
Boone County Circuit Court
705 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO, 65201
(573) 886-4006

Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.

Small claims filings from Boone County are handled at Boone County Circuit Court in Columbia. Boone County covers 18 ZIP codes, including the Ashland, Centralia and Columbia areas.

E-filing

No, on paper, in person or by mail

Remote hearings

Not offered

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

In this county

Filing in Boone County

Small claims in Boone County

Residents of Boone County, Missouri, a county of 192,154 people, can file small claims cases through the Missouri Small Claims Court at the Boone County Circuit Court, located at 705 E Walnut St in Columbia, 65201. The court handles claims up to $5,000. Its offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and are closed Saturday and Sunday. The court can be reached by telephone at (573) 886-4006, and information is posted at http://www.courts.mo.gov/hosted/circuit13/. Electronic filing is not available for these cases. The county covers Columbia along with Ashland, Centralia, Hallsville, Harrisburg, Hartsburg, Rocheport, and Sturgeon, and includes ZIP codes such as 65010, 65039, 65202, 65203, 65240, 65255, and 65279. Boone County lies near Callaway County, Howard County, and Moniteau County, so parties travelling from those areas reach the same courthouse in Columbia for small claims matters filed in Boone County.

Where Boone County hears these cases

Boone County Circuit Court

705 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO 65201
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Boone County at a glance

Population192,154
Court sits inColumbia
Court systemMissouri Small Claims Court
Claim limit$5,000
ZIP codes in county18
Towns and cities8
Electronic filingNot available

Towns and ZIP codes in Boone County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Ashland, Centralia, Columbia, Hallsville, Harrisburg, Hartsburg, Rocheport, Sturgeon.

ZIP codes:

650106503965201652026520365205652116521265215652166521765218652406525565256652796528465299

Boone County in context

About 192,154 people live in Boone County.

Sources for Boone County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Boone County

$5,000
Maximum claim
$5,000 maximum
$25–$50
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Paper
E-filing
Paper or in-person filing
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required

Rules set by Missouri

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Boone County

Filing fee
$25–$50
File online
No, file in person or by mail
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Boone County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $5,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$25–$50.
Where do you file?+
At Boone County Circuit Court.
Can you file online?+
No, on paper, in person or by mail.
Where is the courthouse?+
Boone County Circuit Court, 705 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO 65201. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (573) 886-4000.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Ashland, Centralia, Columbia, Hallsville, Harrisburg, Hartsburg, Rocheport, Sturgeon.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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