To domesticate an out-of-state subpoena in Missouri, the requesting party must work with a Missouri-licensed attorney. Because Missouri has not adopted UIDDA, foreign subpoenas cannot simply be submitted to the clerk. A Missouri attorney must prepare and file the request in the appropriate circuit court. Fees vary by county (e.g., St. Louis County $105.50; Jackson County $112.50). Countrywide Process partners with Missouri attorneys to prepare the subpoena, file it, advance all fees, and coordinate service with vetted Missouri process servers.
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August 25, 2025
Missouri remains one of the states that has not adopted the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (UIDDA). As a result, out-of-state litigants cannot directly submit a foreign subpoena to the court clerk. Instead, they must engage a Missouri attorney to prepare and file the necessary documents with the local circuit court.
Unlike UIDDA states, Missouri requires attorney representation for domestication. Only a Missouri-licensed attorney can:
Without Missouri counsel, foreign subpoenas carry no effect.
A Missouri attorney must be engaged to handle the domestication filing.
Submit the foreign subpoena and case details to Missouri counsel.
The Missouri attorney prepares and files the subpoena in the circuit court of the county where the witness or records are located.
The clerk issues a Missouri subpoena in compliance with Missouri rules.
Circuit courts assess issuance fees. For example:
Other counties set similar local fees. Countrywide Process advances these fees on behalf of clients.
Once issued, the Missouri subpoena must be served under Missouri law.
Countrywide Process ensures proper service through a network of vetted professional Missouri process servers. We:
If a subpoenaed party objects or fails to comply, motions to enforce, quash, or modify must be filed by the Missouri attorney in the issuing court. Missouri Rules of Civil Procedure provide protections to ensure fairness while allowing discovery to proceed.
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No. Missouri has not enacted UIDDA. A Missouri-licensed attorney must handle the filing and issuance of out-of-state subpoenas.
Only a Missouri attorney can prepare and file the subpoena with the circuit court for issuance.
The Missouri attorney files with the circuit court clerk in the county where the witness resides or the documents are located.
Fees vary by county. For example, St. Louis County charges $105.50, while Jackson County charges $112.50 for subpoena issuance.
No. Filing and issuance by a Missouri attorney does not constitute a court appearance.
Service must comply with Missouri rules. Countrywide Process arranges service through vetted Missouri process servers.
The Missouri attorney may file a motion to enforce, quash, or modify the subpoena in the issuing circuit court.
Yes. Subpoenas may command records, testimony, or both, but non-party document subpoenas must comply with Rule 58 protections.
