Filing Fees

Civil Filing Fees

(Effective March 1, 2016)

NOTE: All cases also have a process service fee that is billed to the plaintiff by the assigned process server.

View a comprehensive list of District Court fees

Small Claims
Claims to $600 $30
$601 – $1,750 $50
$1,751 – $6,000 $70
General Civil
Claims to $600 $35
$601 – $1,750 $55
$1,751 – $10,000 $75
$10,001 – $25,000 $160
Abandoned Vehicles $75
Claim and Delivery
Possession Only $75
Possession with Money Judgment
Claims to $600 $110
$601 – $1,750 $130
$1,751 – $10,000 $150
$10,001 – $25,000 $235
Motion (If Filed Separately) $20
Landlord/Tenant and Land Contract Forfeiture
Possession Only $55
Possession with Money Judgment
Claims to $600 $90
$601 – $1,750 $110
$1,751 – $10,000 $130
$10,001 – $25,000 $215
Writ for Eviction $15
Other Miscellaneous Fees
Jury Demand $50
Motion $20
Subpoena/Writ/Garnishment $15
Certified Copies (1st Page) $10
SCAO Approved Forms $1
Copy (Per Page) $1