Civil Process Serving

The Audrain County Sheriff’s Office receives an average of 200 papers every month. Papers received include Orders of Protection, Subpoenas, Summonses, and Garnishments.

Mileage Rates - Flat Fees

Mexico (Address within city limits): $5.00
Mexico (Address within Audrain County): $15.00
Auxvasse: $15.00
Benton City: $15.00
Centralia: $20.00
Clark: $30.00
Farber: $35.00
Laddonia: $25.00
Martinsburg: $25.00
Rush Hill: $15.00
Sturgeon: $30.00
Thompson: $15.00
Vandalia: $40.00
Wellsville: $25.00

Audrain County Service Fees as of 8-28-2025

Criminal Court Papers: No charge for service, mileage fees will be required (see above list).

Civil Subpoena
Civil Subpoena: $10.00
Sheriff’s Supplemental charge: $10.00
Sheriff’s Retirement Charge: $5.00
Total Charge: $25.00

Civil Summons
Civil Summons: $20.00
Sheriff’s Supplemental Charge: $10.00
Sheriff’s Retirement Charge: $5.00
Total Charge: $35.00

Garnishments
Garnishment: $20.00
Sheriff’s Supplemental Charge: $10.00
Sheriff’s Retirement Charge: $5.00
Total Charge: $35.00

All fees are due prior to service

If you have any questions regarding the service of civil process, please contact the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office at (573) 473-5801, Ext. 1531 or 1532.