Filing information for the Jackson County Circuit Court. Get your Missouri divorce documents ready in minutes. Not a law firm.
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415 E 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64106
Phone
(816) 881-3512
Filing Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Website
www.jacksoncounty.mo.govFiling Fee
$137
Waiting Period
30 days minimum
Court Type
Circuit Court
Prepare your PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and all supporting forms. DivorceReady.online generates state-specific documents for you.
Make at least 2 copies of all documents — one for the court, one for your spouse, and one for your records.
Bring your completed packet to the Jackson County clerk's office (Jackson County Circuit Court) during filing hours.
Pay the filing fee. The Jackson County filing fee is listed below. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver application.
The court will assign a case number and schedule. If your spouse signs a waiver, no formal service is required.
After the mandatory 30 days minimum waiting period, submit your final decree for the judge's signature.
DivorceReady.online prepares the core Missouri divorce documents commonly needed for an uncontested filing in Jackson County. Local add-on forms or court-specific coversheets can vary by county:
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Summons / Summons / Entry of Appearance
SEPARATION AGREEMENT
DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Missouri uses 'Petitioner' and 'Respondent' in dissolution proceedings. Additional state-specific forms may be required depending on your case.
Either party must have been a resident of the State of Missouri for 90 days immediately before filing the Petition.
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This page is maintained for self-represented uncontested divorce filers and is checked against official court, clerk, and e-filing resources where available.
Last reviewed
August 31, 2026
Next scheduled check: November 29, 2026
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DivorceReady.online is a self-help document preparation service. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not represent customers in court, and are not affiliated with any court. Customers are responsible for reviewing, signing, filing, serving, and paying all court or provider fees required by their filing office.
DivorceReady.online prepares your core Missouri court forms, including the PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE and supporting documents. You can review, download, and file them according to the Jackson County Circuit Court's current instructions.
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Prepare your divorce forms, make copies, and file them in person at the Jackson County Circuit Court at 415 E 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64106. The filing fee is $137. DivorceReady.online prepares all the required Missouri-specific forms for you.
The Jackson County Circuit Court is open Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. We recommend arriving early as lines can be long, especially on Mondays.
The court filing fee in Jackson County is $137. DivorceReady.online charges a separate one-time document preparation fee of $89.99 (no children) or $119.99 (with children).
The Jackson County Circuit Court is located at 415 E 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64106. You can reach the clerk's office at (816) 881-3512.
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