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Public Records Fee in Missouri

Missouri law limits the fees a public governmental body may charge for providing access to public records. The governing statute, Mo. Rev. Stat. § 610.026, establishes the rule for calculating those charges. Under this section, a custodian may only recover the actual cost of document duplication, plus any staff time required to search for and retrieve the records, as expressly set out in the statute. The law does not permit a flat per-page fee or any markup beyond these verified costs. The exact rate and any applicable exceptions are detailed in the official source linked below. To estimate the fee for a specific request, use the DocketMath calculator, which applies the statutory formula to your situation.

Governing authority

In Missouri, the public records fee rule is set by Mo. Rev. Stat. § 610.026. The verified packet cites Mo. Rev. Stat. § 610.026 (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=610.026).

Missouri public records fee: governed by Mo. Rev. Stat. § 610.026. The verified packet cites Mo. Rev. Stat. § 610.026 (https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=610.026).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the public records fee calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.