Fee Schedule
General Jurisdiction
Civil Filing Fees | |
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| Filing complaint, petition or other first paper in civil action or special proceeding. (GC26820.4) | $286.50 |
| Filing Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Separation or Nullity. (GC26859) | $286.50 |
| Filing Petition for Summary Dissolution of Marriage. (Sec. 2400 et seq. FC) | $311.50 |
| Filing an action or special proceeding on Change of Venue or transfer from another court. (GC26820.4) | $261.50 |
| Filing civil action, special proceeding, or any document on behalf of the State of California, or any County, City, District, or other political subdivision, or any public officer or body acting in his or its official capacity on behalf of the State, or any County, City, District or other political subdivision. (GC6103 and 26857) | NO FEE |
| Filing petition to Establish Parental Relationship (paternity) (GC26859) | $286.50 |
| Filing first paper on behalf of any defendant, intervenor, respondent, adverse party, or third party claimant, whether separately or jointly, except disclaimer third party claimant, whether separately or jointly, except disclaimer. Separate fee per answering party. (GC26826)(a) | $283.20 |
| Filing first paper on behalf of respondent in a dissolution or family law proceeding. (H&S10619) | $283.20 |
| Transferring papers on change of venue to another County. (GC26823) (plus the filing fee charged by the court to which transferred $261.50) No fee to transfer case from one jurisdiction to the other within this Court. If case is reclassified from limited jurisdiction to general jurisdiction within this Court, the filing party must pay the difference in the filing fee. If case is reclassified from general jurisdiction to limited jurisdiction, no refund is made of the difference in the filing fee. (CCP403.050) | $36.30 |
| Filing any notice of motion, or any other paper requiring a hearing subsequent to the first paper, or any notice of intention to move for a new trial of any civil action or special proceeding (includes OSC's), request for trial de novo after arbitration hearing or an application for renewal of a judgment and an order for examination of judgment debtor except for documents specifically set forth in Government Code section 26830. (GC26830) | $36.30 |
| Motion for Summary Judgment. (GC26830) | $165.00 |
| Filing Confession of Judgment. (CCP1134) | $15.00 |
| Filing Abstract of Judgment on examination proceedings against resident. (GC72059) Also hearing fee of $36.30 under GC26830. | $20.00 |
| Filing Application for civil penalties regarding Labor-Industrial Safety (LC6650-6651) | NO FEE |
| Filing Petition to establish record of birth, death or marriage. (H & S10554) | $26.00 |
| Filing Petition for Adoption; each person being adopted. (H & S 100430 and 103730) | $20.00 |
| Filing Statement to Register a Foreign Support Order. (CCP1698.3) | NO FEE |
| First paper on behalf of respondent in a dissolution, nullity, or legal separation, when respondent is a member of the Armed Forces. (GC26857.5) | NO FEE |
| Court Reporter Administrative Fee A one-time fee for the cost of services of an official court reporter, charged to each party upon filing of the first paper in a civil action unless the amount is included in the filing fee (GC68086(a)(4)) | $25.00 |
| Filing Sister-State Judgment. | $36.30 |
| Motion to Continue Trial - GC26830(d) In addition to the motion fee of $36.30 authorized in subdivision (a) of this section, a fee shall be paid upon the granting of a motion or stipulation for continuance of trial or granting of a continuance of trial made orally. | $110.00 |
| Complex Cases - Each party designating or counter-designating a case complex under the California Rules of Court shall pay an additional fee for the designation or counter-designation at the time of filing the designation or counter-designation. (GC26826.4(a))Each Party in a case that is designated, counter designated or found to be complex shall pay a separate fee. (GC26826.4(c)) | $550.00 |
Probate Filing Fees | |
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| The fee for filing the first petition for letters of administration, a petition for special letters of administration, a petition for letters testamentary or a first account of a testamentary trustee of a trust that is subject to the continuing jurisdiction of the court pursuant to chapter 4 of part 5 of Division 9 of the probate code Estates under $250,000 | $261.50 |
| Estates $250,001 to $500,000 | $333.00 |
| Estates $500,001 to $750,000 | $443.00 |
| Estates $750,001 to $1,000,000 | $608.00 |
| Estates $1,000,001 to $1,500,000 | $1158.00 |
| Estates $1,500,001 to $2,000,000 | $2258.00 |
| Estates $2,000,001 to $2,500,000 | $2808.00 |
| Estates $2,500,001 to $3,500,000 | $3908.00 |
| Estates over $3,500,000 shall be the amount above plus .2% on the amount over $3,500,000 | $3908.00 Plus .2% |
| The Fee for filing the first petition for letters of guardianship, a petition for letters of conservatorship, a petition for compromise of minor's claim, a petition pursuant to 13151 of the Probate coed, a petition pursuant to section 13650 of the Probate Code (except as provided in section 13652 of the Probate Code) or a petition to contest any will | $261.50 |
| Filing a second or subsequent Petition for Letters of Administration, Special Letters of Administration, Letters Testamentary, Letters of Guardianship, Letters of Conservatorship or first account of a testamentary trustee, a petition pursuant to PC13151 or 13650, or a petition to contest any will or codicil in the same proceeding by a person other than original petitioner. (GC26827) | $261.50 |
| IF FILED BY ORIGINAL PETITIONER | NO FEE |
| Receipt and Storage of Documents (GC26827.6) | $10.00 |
| Filing the first paper in a Probate Action on behalf of any defendant, intervenor, respondent, or adverse party, whether separately or jointly, except for the purpose of making disclaimer. (GC26826) | $233.20 |
| Filing any notice of motion or other paper by a party requiring a hearing subsequent to that party's first paper, any notice of intention to move for a new trial, or any other subsequent paper in a Probate Action which requires a Court hearing except for papers for proceedings required by any of the following: 1) Section 10501 of the Probate Code; 2) Accountings of trustees of testamentary trusts that are subject to the continuing jurisdiction of the court pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 17300) of Part 5 of Division 9 of the Probate Code; 3) Division 4 (commencing with Section 1400) of the Probate Code. OBJECTIONS TO ANY PAPERS EXEMPT FROM THE FEE IMPOSED BY THIS SECTION ARE SUBJECT TO THE FILING FEE OF $36.30. (GC26830 AND 26827.4) | $25.30 |
| Filing of an Affidavit under PC13200 and issuance of one certified copy of the Affidavit under PC13202. (PC13201) | $35.00 |
| Guardian or Conservator Annual Filing Fee (PR5676) | $65.00 |
| Private Professional Conservator Filing fee. (PC2343) | $110.00 |
| Depositing estate planning documents. (GC26827.6) | $10.00 |
Appeal Fees | |
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| Filing Notice of Appeal from limited jurisdiction to Appellate Div. (3rd Fri. each month) | $70.00 |
| Transfer on appeal (GC72060) | $11.00 |
| Filing a Notice of Appeal or Cross-appeal in a civil case appealed to a Court of Appeal (GC68926 and 68926.3; Rule 1 (c) CA Rules of Court) FEE PAYABLE TO THE COURT OF APPEAL | $655.00 |
| Deposit for Clerk's Transcript on Appeal. (GC68926) FEE PAYABLE TO SUPERIOR COURT CLERK Deposit for Reporter's Transcript on Appeal. (GC68926.1 and Rule 4 (a) CA Rules of Court) | $100.00 |
| One-half day | $325.00 |
| Full day | $650.00 |
Miscellaneous Fees | |
|---|---|
| Copy fee. (GC26831 and GC72054) | $0.25 |
| Certification fee. (GC26833.1) | $6.60 |
| Issuing writ of attachment, writ of mandate, writ of execution, writ of sale, writ of prohibition, writ of possession, or any writ for the enforcement of any order or judgment. (GC26828) | $7.00 |
| Issuing an abstract of judgment. (GC26834) | $7.00 |
| Issuing Order for Sale. (GC26829) | $20.00 |
| For preparation of Certificate of Clerk on filing a notice of motion prior to filing of record of appeal in reviewing Court. (GC26838) | $23.00 |
| Exemplification of record or paper. (GC26839) | $20.00 |
| Searching records and files. (GC26854) Per name, regardless of number of years searched, or number of cases pulled. | $5.00 |
| Every certificate where no fee is fixed. (GC26836.1) | $6.60 |
| For issuing a certified copy of a Marriage Dissolution Record. (GC26832.1) Public Agency All Others | $5.50 $11.00 |
| For authentication of each signature pursuant to court order. (GC26835.1) | $6.60 |
| Comparison fee; per page. (GC26837.1) | $1.10 |
| For each certificate to the official capacity of any public official. (GC26852.1) | $6.60 |
| Taking an affidavit, except in criminal cases or adoption proceedings. (GC26853.1) | $6.60 |
| Taking acknowledgment of any deed or other instrument, including the certificate, each signature. (GC26855.4) | $6.60 |
Forms | |
|---|---|
| Dissolution packet | $5.00 |
| Harassment packet | NO FEE |
| Domestic Violence packet | NO FEE |
| Miscellaneous forms per page | $0.25 |
| Conservator's handbook | $10.00 |
| Rules of Court (plus 10x13 envelope with $3 postage) | $5.00 |
| Petition to Establish Parental Relationship packet | $5.00 |
| Unlawful Detainer packet. | $3.00 |
| Small Claims packet. | $2.00 |
Civil Filing Fees - Limited Jurisdiction | |
|---|---|
| Filing first paper, Plaintiff. Damages over $10,000 (GC72055) | $289.50 |
| Filing first paper, Plaintiff. Damages $10,000 or less. (GC72055) | $142.30 |
| Filing Fee for Assignee | $139.30 |
| Filing first paper, other than Plaintiff. Damages Under $10,000. Separate fee per answering party. (GC72056) | $139.00 |
| Filing first paper, other than Plaintiff. Damages Over $10,000. Separate fee per answering party. (GC72056) | $289.50 |
| Filing any notice of motion, or any other paper requiring a hearing subsequent to the first paper, or any notice of intention to move for a new trial of any civil action or special proceeding (includes OSC's), or an application for renewal of a judgment, and an order for examination of judgment debtor except for documents specifically set forth in Government Code section 26830. (GC26830) | $36.30 |
| Filing an amended complaint, amendment to a complaint, cross-complaint, amended cross-complaint, or amendment to a cross-complaint (except when party is filing a Doe amendment, when court has ordered the amended pleading to be filed or when a party has previously paid this fee. One time only, single aggregate fee, regardless of number of plaintiffs joining in amendment. (GC72056.01) | $49.50 |
| Filing Motion for Summary Judgment. (GC26830(b)) | $165.00 |
| Civil Appeal. (GC26824) Plus general jurisdiction filing fee, payable to Superior Court Clerk. | $50.00 $70.00 |
| Transferring papers on change of venue to another County. (GC26823) (plus the filing fee charged by the court to which transferred) No fee to transfer case from one jurisdiction to the other within this Court. If case is transferred from limited jurisdiction to general jurisdiction within this Court, the filing party must pay the difference in the filing fee. If case is transferred from general jurisdiction to limited jurisdiction, no refund is made of the difference in the filing fee. (CCP395.9 and CCP399.5) | $36.30 |
| Filing Abstract of Judgment on examination proceedings against resident. (GC72059). Also hearing fee of $36.30 under GC26830. | $20.00 |
Small Claims Filing Fees | |
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| Filing fee for Small Claims. (CCP116.230(a)) | $22.00 |
| For those who have filed more than 12 claims in the last 12 months. | $66.00 |
| Filing any notice of motion. (GC26830(c)) | $15.40 |
| Filing Order for Examination of Judgment Debtor. (GC26830) | $15.40 |
| Filing Small Claims Appeal. (GC72060) | $81.00 |
| Filing Claim of Defendant. (CCP116.360) | $16.50 |
| Fee for requesting postponement of hearing. (CCP116.570(d)) | $10.00 |
| Service by Certified Mail. | $8.00 |
| Order for Examination on out of county judgment (CCP491.150) | $12.00 |
| Filing of Judgment from another court (CCP704.750) | $12.00 |
| Filing abstract of Judgment from another court (CCP708.160) | $12.00 |
| Certificate on Satisfaction of Judgment (CCP724.100) | $12.00 |
Miscellaneous Fees | |
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| Issuing Writ for enforcement of any order or judgment. (GC26828) | $7.00 |
| Issuing Abstract of Judgment. (GC26834) | $7.00 |
| Exemplification of record. (GC26839) | $20.00 |
| Certification fee. (GC26833.1) | $6.60 |
| Taking an affidavit, except in criminal cases (GC26853.1) | $6.60 |
| Issuing Certificate of Facts Re Unsatisfied Judgment. (VC16373) | $6.00 |
| Renewal of Judgment. (GC26830) Limited Civil | $36.30 |
| Renewal of Judgment. (GC26830) Small Claims | $15.40 |
| Authentication of each signature pursuant to Court order. (GC26835.1) | $6.60 |
| Certification where fee not fixed. (GC26836.1) | $6.60 |
| Comparison fee, per page. (GC26837.1) | $1.10 |
| Fee to reformat cassette of recorded proceedings. | $10.00 |
| Searching records and files. (GC26854) Per name, regardless of number of years searched, or number of cases pulled. | $5.00 |
| Reclassification fee (CCP403.030(a)) | $137.50 |
Jury Fees (All Jurisdictions) | |
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| Advance Jury Fee Deposit. First day's fees must be deposited with the clerk at least 25 days before the date case is set for trial, except in unlawful detainer actions where the fee shall be deposited at least 5 days prior to the date set for trial. (CCP631 and CCP631.3) ONCE DEPOSITED, JURY FEES ARE REFUNDABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST BY THE DEPOSITING PARTY, WITHIN TWENTY (20) BUSINESS DAYS FROM DATE ON WHICH THE ACTION IS SETTLED, DISMISSED, OR CONTINUANCE GRANTED. (not refunded if insufficient time to notify jurors that trial not to proceed) | $150.00 |
| Juror fee for each day, commencing on the second day of service, plus $.34 per mile, one way to the courthouse. Jury fees collected daily. (CCP631 and CCP215) | $15.00 per juror |
Court Reporter Fees | |
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| Half day fees - In addition to any other fee required in civil actions or cases for each proceeding lasting more than one hour a fee equal to the actual cost of providing that service shall be charged per one half day of service to the parties on a pro rata basis for the services of an official reporter on the first and each succeeding judicial day those services are provided pursuant to section CCP 269 [(GC68086(a)(1)] Fees are to be paid no later that the conclusion of each day's court. (one half day is any period of judicial time in excess of one hour but not more than 4 hours during the morning or afternoon court session. | $169.56 |
| Full day fees - a full day shall be charged for any proceeding lasting more than 4 hours | $339.11 |
General Jurisdiction
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