Stanislaus Superior Court Filing Fees and Waivers

CRITICALProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Bail and the traffic-school fine must be paid in full within 90 days after the guilty plea or judgment.

The bail plus traffic school fine is due paid in full within ninety (90) days of the guilty plea or judgment.

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

1000

Applies to

Complaint by high-frequency litigant in construction-related accessibility case

A high-frequency litigant filing a complaint in a construction-related accessibility case must pay a $1,000 supplemental fee.

Supplemental fee for filing of a complaint by a “high-frequency litigant,” as defined in CCP § 425.55(b), in a construction-related accessibility case $ 1,000

CRITICALProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Applies to

Step parent adoption investigation

Petitioners must pay the investigation fee within one year after filing the petition.

Petitioners must also forward all documentation required by the agency and must pay the investigation fee within one (1) year of filing the petition.

CRITICALCivil cases

Riverside imposes a $50 local courthouse construction surcharge on the first three listed filing categories and none on the assignee-amendment category.

Riverside16 Local courthouse $ 50 $ 50 $ 50 None construction surcharge

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

435

Applies to

Petition or opposition to petition

A petition or opposition to a petition for a listed probate order filed after the specified letters issue costs $435.

147 Petition (or opposition to petition) for an order listed below, filed after issuance of letters testamentary, letters of administration, or letters of special administration to a personal representative of a decedent’s estate; letters of guardianship or temporary guardianship to a guardian of the estate or person and estate; or letters of conservatorship or temporary conservatorship to a conservator

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

25

Collection of fees for which a fee waiver was previously granted incurs a $25 administrative charge.

Administrative charge for collection of fees where fee waiver was previously granted

CRITICALProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Applies to

Hearing date

A filing fee is required for each hearing date assigned when a Request for Order raises multiple issues.

Both dates will appear on the face of the moving document, and a filing fee will be required for each of the hearing dates.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Official court reporting services

The official court reporting fee is $700 for one day or $350 for a half day, defined as a hearing or matter lasting longer than one hour.

1 day - $700.00 1/2 day - $350.00 (A ½ day is defined as any hearing or matter lasting longer than one (1) hour.)

CRITICALProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Parties using private mediators or requesting additional time from panel mediators must pay the mediator’s hourly fees directly to the mediator.

Parties using private mediators, and parties requesting additional time from panel mediators, shall pay the mediators’ hourly fees for such services directly to the mediator.

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

15

Applies to

Certified copy of dissolution record

A non-public-agency applicant’s request for a certified copy of a marriage or domestic partnership dissolution record costs $15.

Certified copy of marriage or domestic partnership dissolution record (requested by any other applicant)

CRITICALProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Bail, fines, and fees must be paid in full within 60 days after a no-contest plea or guilty judgment.

The amount of bail, fines and/or fees is due to be paid in full within sixty (60) days of the plea of no contest or guilty judgment.

CRITICAL

Fee

$30

Applies to

Court reporter service

If a staff court reporter is available, the requesting party must pay a $30 fee for a hearing lasting under an hour.

If a staff court reporter is available to report a family law matter, the party requesting the reporter shall pay a $30 reporter fee for any hearing under an hour.

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

0.5

Applies to

Copy of record

Preparing a copy of a record, proceeding, or paper on file costs $0.50 per page.

Preparing a copy of any record, proceeding or paper on file (per GC 70627(a) $ 0.50 page)

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

225

Applies to

Appeal

An appeal to the appellate division in a limited civil case where the amount demanded does not exceed $10,000 costs $225.

Appeal in limited civil case (to appellate division), where amount demanded in case does not exceed $10,000

CRITICAL

Applies to

Court reporter service

Staff court reporter fees are assessed for family law trials unless an approved fee waiver requires the Court to provide a reporter free of charge.

Court reporter fees will be assessed on all family law trials where a Superior Court staff court reporter reports the proceedings, unless the Court is required to supply a reporter free of charge pursuant to an approved fee waiver. Counsel or parties without counsel will be billed for this service if a free reporter is not being provided.

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

45

Applies to

Affidavit procedure for real property of small value

The affidavit procedure for real property of small value under Prob.C 13201 costs $45.

161 Affidavit procedure for real property of small value under Prob.C 13201 GC 70626(b)(9) $ 45

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

1000

Applies to

Complex case designation for each defendant

A $1,000 additional fee is due for each defendant in a case designated as complex, up to $18,000 total for the case.

Additional fee for case designated as complex (for each defendant, up to $18,000 total for case) $ 1,000

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Petition for writ of review, mandate, or prohibition

Petition for a writ of review, mandate, or prohibition (other than a writ petition to the appellate division)

Petition for a writ of review, mandate, or prohibition (other than a writ petition to the appellate division)

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

189

Applies to

Amendment of complaint or other first paper filed by assignee increasing amount at issue

An assignee’s amendment increasing the amount at issue from within the small claims limit to more than $10,000, but no more than $25,000, costs $189.

Amendment of complaint or of other first paper filed by assignee of record increasing amount at issue from within small claims limit to more than $10,000 (but not exceeding $25,000) $ 189*

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

370

Applies to

Appeal

An appeal to the appellate division in a limited civil case where the amount demanded exceeds $10,000 but does not exceed $35,000 costs $370.

Appeal in limited civil case (to appellate division), where amount demanded in case exceeds $10,000 (but does not exceed $35,000)

CRITICALProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Fee

$200

Parties selecting a court-panel mediator must pay the Court $200 per side within 10 days of the mediation order; the fee covers the first two hours, and nonpayment may result in judicial arbitration.

Parties selecting a mediator from the Court panel shall pay $200 per side to the Court within ten (10) days of the mediation order. Each side shall pay the $200 fee, which shall be paid to the Court to cover the first two (2) hours of mediation. For purposes of paying the mediation fee, all plaintiffs are considered one side, and all defendants are considered one side. There will only be two (2) sides for the purpose of mediation fees. If the Court does not receive the entire fee within ten (10) days of the mediation order, the case may be ordered to judicial arbitration.

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

225

Applies to

Complaint or other first paper in limited civil case up to $10,000

A complaint or other first paper in a limited civil case involving up to $10,000 costs $225.

Complaint or other first paper (amount up to $10,000) $ 225*

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Guardianship investigation

The court sets the fee for a guardianship investigation at $300 for a non-relative or $500 for a relative.

162 Guardianship investigations (amount set by court) Prob.C 1513.1 $300 non-relative/$500 relative

CRITICALCivil cases

The statewide uniform fees are $240 for unlawful detainer cases under $10,000, $385 for unlawful detainer cases over $10,000, $181 for limited civil cases with declarations under $5,000, and $189 for assignee amendments involving more than $10,000 but less than $25,000.

Statewide uniform fee $ 240 $ 385 $ 181 $ 189

CRITICAL

Fees must be paid for the Court Clerk to serve a claim at a party’s request.

Parties may request the Court Clerk to serve their claim on the opposing party upon payment of fees.

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

100

Applies to

Clerk transcript preparation

A $100 deposit for preparation of the clerk’s transcript is charged when the notice of appeal to the Court of Appeal is filed.

Deposit for preparation of clerk’s transcript (payable to superior court) (charged when notice of appeal to court of appeal is filed under GC 68926)

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

255

Applies to

Riverside first paper filing: limited civil under $10,000

The total Riverside fee is $255 for the listed limited civil cases under $10,000.

Riverside10 Total fee (with local surcharge and offset from SCFCF distribution) $ 255 $ 395 $ 140 $ 450

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

5

Applies to

Certificate of facts regarding unsatisfied judgment

A $5 fee applies to a certificate of facts regarding an unsatisfied judgment.

203 Certificate of facts regarding unsatisfied judgment VC 16373 $5

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

145

Applies to

Amendment of complaint or other first paper increasing amount at issue

An amendment increasing the amount at issue from $10,000 or less to more than $10,000, but no more than $25,000, costs $145.

Amendment of complaint or of other first paper increasing amount at issue from $10,000 or less to more than $10,000 (but not exceeding $25,000) $ 145*

CRITICAL

Fee

$275

Applies to

Subpoena for a long cause matter set out 30 days or more

A $275 payment to the Stanislaus County Superior Court is required with subpoenas for qualifying long cause matters.

Subpoenas for long cause matters set out 30 days or more must be personally served on the applicable Court Investigator 30 days prior to the hearing along with the required $275.00 payable to the Stanislaus County Superior Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

140

Applies to

Amended complaint or cross-complaint reclassifying a case from limited civil to unlimited civil

An amended complaint or cross-complaint that reclassifies a case from limited civil to unlimited civil costs $140.

Amended complaint, cross-complaint, or amended cross-complaint that reclassifies case from limited civil to unlimited civil (CCP 403.060) $ 140

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

225

Applies to

Answer or other first paper filed by a non-plaintiff party in limited civil case up to $10,000

Each non-plaintiff party’s answer or other first paper in a limited civil case involving up to $10,000 costs $225.

Answer or other first paper filed by each party other than plaintiff (amounts up to $10,000) (including unlawful detainer) $ 225*

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

60

Applies to

Application for ex parte relief

An application for ex parte relief, other than an ex parte petition for discharge, costs $60.

153 Application for ex parte relief other than ex parte petition for GC 70657(a)(2) $ 60

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

225

Applies to

Petition to establish record

A petition to establish a record of birth, death, or marriage costs $225.

160 Petition to establish record of birth, death, or marriage H&S 103470, GC 70602.5 $ 225

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

370

Applies to

Answer or other first paper filed by a non-plaintiff party in limited civil case over $10,000 up to $35,000

Each non-plaintiff party’s answer or other first paper in a limited civil case involving more than $10,000 and up to $35,000 costs $370.

Answer or other first paper filed by each party other than plaintiff (amount over $10,000 up to $35,000) (including unlawful detainer) $ 370*

CRITICAL

Fee

380

Applies to

Petition

Petitioners must pay the $380 investigation fee when filing the petition.

Petitioners must pay the investigation fee of $380 at the time the petition is filed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

225

Applies to

San Francisco first paper filing: limited civil under $10,000

The total San Francisco fee is $225 for the listed limited civil cases under $10,000.

San Francisco12 Total fee (with local surcharge and offset from SCFCF distribution) $ 225 $ 370 $ 145 $ 450

CRITICALProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Applies to

Conservatorship petition

A conservatorship investigation fee is due in addition to the regular filing fee, but may be waived upon application if payment would cause hardship.

When a petition requests appointment of a conservator of the person or estate, a conservatorship investigation fee must be paid to the clerk in addition to the regular filing fee. Counsel and parties are advised to contact the Clerk’s Office for the amount of the current investigation fee. If it appears that the payment of the fee would cause a hardship, the fee may be waived upon application to the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

San Francisco total fees, including local surcharge and the SCFCF distribution offset, are $240, $385, $181, and $189 for the four listed filing categories, respectively.

Total fee (with local $ 240 $ 385 $ 181 $ 189 surcharge and offset from SCFCF distribution)

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

40

Applies to

Certificate

A certificate for which no other fee is fixed, including lis pendens, costs $40.

Certificate for which fee is not otherwise fixed; includes lis pendens

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

$15

Applies to

Limited civil unlawful detainer case

Plaintiffs in limited civil unlawful detainer cases are charged an additional $15 fee under CCP 1161.2, which is incorporated into the listed amounts.

These amounts incorporate the additional $15 fee under CCP 1161.2 charged to plaintiffs in limited civil unlawful detainer cases.

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

40

Applies to

License recording or certificate

Recording or registering a legally required license, or issuing a related certificate where no other charge is prescribed, costs $40.

Recording or registering license or issuing certificate in connection with a license, required by law, for which charge is not otherwise prescribed

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

50

Applies to

Administering funds held in trust for reporters’ transcript deposits

A $50 fee applies to administering funds held in trust for reporters’ transcript deposits.

202 Administering funds held in trust for deposits of funds for reporters’ transcripts GC 70632 CRC 8.130 and 8.834 $50

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Certified copy

Certifying a copy of a paper, record, or proceeding on file costs $40.

Certifying a copy of paper, record, or proceeding on file

CRITICALProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Installment plans longer than 90 days are unavailable when the defendant chooses to attend traffic school.

Installment plans in excess of 90 days are not available when the defendant chooses to attend traffic school.

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

1000

Applies to

Complex case designation

A $1,000 additional fee is due for a case designated as complex, charged once for all plaintiffs.

Additional fee for case designated as complex (one fee for all plaintiffs) $ 1,000

CRITICALCivil cases

Riverside total fees, including local surcharge and the SCFCF distribution offset, are $270, $410, $211, and $184 for the four listed filing categories, respectively.

Total fee (with local $ 270 $ 410 $ 211 $ 184 surcharge and offset from SCFCF distribution)

CRITICALProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Applies to

Motion for continuance

A filing fee must accompany a motion for continuance placed on calendar.

If a motion for continuance is to be made, that matter should be placed on calendar no less than five (5) court days prior to the scheduled event along with payment of the filing fee for the motion.

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

35

Applies to

San Bernardino first paper filing: limited civil under $10,000

San Bernardino 11 Local courthouse construction surcharge $ 35 $ 35 None $ 35

San Bernardino 11 Local courthouse construction surcharge $ 35 $ 35 None $ 35

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

15

Applies to

Search for estate documents

Each search for estate documents that lasts longer than 10 minutes costs $15.

159 Search for estate documents, for each search longer than 10 GC 70661 $ 15

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

181

Applies to

Complaint or other first paper within small claims jurisdictional limit filed by assignee of record

A complaint or other first paper filed by an assignee of record within the small claims jurisdictional limit, with a declaration, costs $181.

Complaint or other first paper within small claims jurisdictional limit filed by assignee of record (with declaration) $ 181*

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

225

Applies to

Writ petition

A writ petition to the appellate division in a limited civil case where the amount demanded does not exceed $10,000 costs $225.

Writ petition to appellate division, where amount demanded in limited civil case does not exceed $10,000

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

240

Applies to

San Bernardino first paper filing: limited civil under $10,000

The total San Bernardino fee is $240 for the listed limited civil cases under $10,000.

San Bernardino 11 Total fee (with local surcharge and offset from SCFCF distribution) $ 240 $ 380 $ 140 $ 435

CRITICAL

Applies to

Petition for appointment of a conservator of the person or estate

A conservatorship investigation fee is due in addition to the regular filing fee; its amount is available from the Clerk’s Office, and the Court may waive it for hardship upon application.

When a petition requests appointment of a conservator of the person or estate, a conservatorship investigation fee must be paid to the clerk in addition to the regular filing fee. Counsel and parties are advised to contact the Clerk’s Office for the amount of the current investigation fee. If it appears that the payment of the fee would cause a hardship, the fee may be waived upon application to the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

25

Processing a partial payment incurs a $25 administrative charge, and the first paper filing will be void unless the balance is paid within 20 days of notification.

Administrative charge for processing a partial payment. A first paper filing submitted with a check for an insufficient amount will be void if the amount due is not paid within 20 days of notification.

CRITICALCivil cases

San Bernardino total fees, including local surcharge and the SCFCF distribution offset, are $255, $395, $196, and $184 for the four listed filing categories, respectively.

Total fee (with local $ 255 $ 395 $ 196 $ 184 surcharge and offset from SCFCF distribution)

CRITICAL

Applies to

Daily transcript

Parties requesting daily transcripts must pay the daily transcript rates and the official reporter’s per diem rate, unless they agree to split the costs.

Parties requesting daily transcripts will be required to pay daily transcript rates and the per diem rate for an official court reporter (unless the parties agree to split the costs).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Court reporter service

Unless the Court orders otherwise, all parties share reporter fees proportionately; each side is billed 50% when it has multiple parties, and nonpayment results in denial of future reporter services and collection charges.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all parties, regardless of who requested the reporter, shall pay their proportionate share of reporter fees per the fee schedule set forth herein. When there is more than one party per side, each side will be billed 50%. That is, one party from each side will pay or be billed. The billed party will be responsible to collect from the other parties. Non-payment of any court reporter fees shall result in the denial of future court reporter services to the non-paying party or attorney and the assessment of collection charges.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Appeal

An appeal in a small claims case costs $75.

Appeal in small claims case

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

240

Applies to

Unlawful detainer complaint or other first paper up to $10,000

An unlawful detainer complaint or other first paper involving up to $10,000 costs $240.

Complaint or other first paper in unlawful detainer (amount up to $10,000) $ 240*

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

385

Applies to

Unlawful detainer complaint or other first paper over $10,000 up to $35,000

An unlawful detainer complaint or other first paper involving more than $10,000 and up to $35,000 costs $385.

Complaint or other first paper in unlawful detainer (amount over $10,000 up to $35,000) $ 385*

CRITICALCivil cases

San Bernardino imposes a $35 local courthouse construction surcharge on the first three listed filing categories and none on the assignee-amendment category.

San Local courthouse $ 35 $ 35 $ 35 None Bernardino17 construction surcharge

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

370

Applies to

Complaint or other first paper in limited civil case over $10,000 up to $35,000

A complaint or other first paper in a limited civil case involving more than $10,000 and up to $35,000 costs $370.

Complaint or other first paper (amount over $10,000 up to $35,000) $ 370*

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

225

Applies to

First paper filing: limited civil under $10,000

Statewide uniform first-paper fees are $225, $370, $145, or $435, depending on the listed civil case category.

Statewide uniform fee8 $ 225 $ 370 $ 145 $ 435

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

50

Applies to

Riverside first paper filing: limited civil under $10,000

Riverside10 Local courthouse $ 50 $ 50 None $ 50

Riverside10 Local courthouse $ 50 $ 50 None $ 50

CRITICAL

Applies to

Juvenile case file copies

Any copying fees must be paid before juvenile case-file document copies are released.

Any copying fees must be paid before copies of documents from the juvenile case file will be released.

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

370

Applies to

Writ petition

A writ petition to the appellate division in a limited civil case where the amount demanded exceeds $10,000 but does not exceed $35,000 costs $370.

Writ petition to appellate division, where amount demanded in limited civil case exceeds $10,000 (but does not exceed $35,000)

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Petition for decree of change of name or gender

Petition for a decree of change of name or gender

Petition for a decree of change of name or gender

CRITICAL

Fees for services in criminal cases must be paid according to the Clerk’s schedule, which the Judges may change by majority vote without formally amending the Rules.

Fees for various services in Criminal Cases shall be paid according to a schedule kept by the Clerk of the Court. The fees may be changed by a majority vote of the Judges of the Court without formal amendment of these Rules. (7/1/19)

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

181

Applies to

Answer or other first paper filed by non-plaintiff party in case filed by assignee within small claims jurisdictional limit

Each non-plaintiff party’s answer or other first paper in a case filed by an assignee within the small claims jurisdictional limit, with a declaration, costs $181.

Answer or other first paper filed by each party other than plaintiff (case filed by assignee within small claims jurisdictional limit, with declaration) $ 181*

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

10

Applies to

San Francisco first paper filing: limited civil under $10,000

San Francisco imposes a $10 local courthouse construction surcharge on the listed limited civil cases under $10,000.

San Francisco12 Local courthouse construction surcharge $ 10 $ 10 None $ 50

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

20

Applies to

Deposit of estate planning documents

Depositing estate planning documents costs $20.

158 Deposit of estate planning documents GC 70660 $ 20

CRITICAL

Fee

1000

Applies to

Complaint filed by a high-frequency litigant in a construction-related accessibility case

A high-frequency litigant filing a complaint in a construction-related accessibility case must pay a $1,000 supplemental fee.

As a result of the enactment of AB 1521, effective October 10, 2015, a $1,000 supplemental fee shall be charged for filing of a complaint by a “high-frequency litigant,” as defined in CCP § 425.55(b), in a construction-related accessibility case (Government Code section 70616.5).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Authenticated document

A document authenticated pursuant to court order costs $15 per signature.

Document authenticated pursuant to court order (per signature)

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Appeal or cross appeal

An appeal or cross appeal to the Court of Appeal costs $775, payable to the court of appeal.

Appeal or cross appeal to court of appeal

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Unlawful detainer complaint or other first paper over $35,000

An unlawful detainer complaint or other first paper involving more than $35,000 costs $435.

Complaint or other first paper in unlawful detainer case over $35,000

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Copy comparison

Comparing a copy with an original on file costs $1 per page.

Comparison of a copy with an original on file (per page)

CRITICAL

Applies to

Adoption petition

Petitioners must submit the appropriate fees to the investigating agency.

Petitioners are responsible for submitting all moving papers, the appropriate fees, and all additional information required, to the investigating agency.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Hearing date

A Request for Order raising multiple issues receives separate hearing dates, and a filing fee is required for each date.

When a Request for Order raises multiple issues, (i.e. custody and/or visitation and economic issues, etc.), upon the filing of the moving papers two separate hearing dates will be assigned. The first hearing will address the custody/visitation issues and the second hearing will address the economic or miscellaneous issues. Both dates will appear on the face of the moving document, and a filing fee will be required for each of the hearing dates. (7/1/20)

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

100

Applies to

Petition for forfeiture involving impounded vehicle with claim filed with district attorney

A petition for forfeiture involving an impounded vehicle for which a claim has been filed with the district attorney costs $100.

Petition for forfeiture where claim has been filed with district attorney for impounded vehicle $ 100

CRITICALProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Fee

275

Applies to

Subpoena

Subpoenas for qualifying long-cause matters must be accompanied by the required $275 payment to the Stanislaus County Superior Court.

Subpoenas for long cause matters set out 30 days or more must be personally served on the applicable Court Investigator 30 days prior to the hearing along with the required $275.00 payable to the Stanislaus County Superior Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

25

A returned check incurs a $25 administrative charge, and the filing will be void unless payment is made within 20 days of notification using an allowed payment method.

Administrative charge for a check that is returned without payment. A filing paid with such a check will be void if not paid, within 20 days of notification, in cash, by certified check, or by other means specified by the court, but not by traveler’s check or personal check.

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

500

Applies to

Motion for summary judgment

A motion for summary judgment costs $500.

157 Motion for summary judgment GC 70657(c), 70617(d) $ 500

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

60

Applies to

Petition or opposition to petition

148 Petition (or opposition to petition) filed after the issuance of temporary letters of guardianship or conservatorship or letters of guardianship or conservatorship not subject to the $435 fee in GC 70658(a) and not exempt under GC 70657(e) GC 70657(a)(3) $ 60

148 Petition (or opposition to petition) filed after the issuance of temporary letters of guardianship or conservatorship or letters of guardianship or conservatorship not subject to the $435 fee in GC 70658(a) and not exempt under GC 70657(e) GC 70657(a)(3) $ 60

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

45

Applies to

Filing and indexing papers with no other charge

A $45 fee applies to filing and indexing papers for which no other charge is provided.

199 Filing and indexing papers for which a charge is not provided GC 70626(b)(10) $ 45

CRITICALCivil cases

San Francisco imposes a $10 local courthouse construction surcharge on the first three listed filing categories and none on the assignee-amendment category.

San Local courthouse $ 10 $ 10 $ 10 None Francisco18 construction surcharge

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

200

Applies to

Petition or opposition to petition

A qualifying petition or opposition filed after the specified letters issue in a decedent’s estate costs $200.

151 Petition (or opposition to petition) after issuance of special letters of administration or letters testamentary or of administration in decedents’ estates that are not subject to the $435 fee in GC 70658(a) GC 70657.5(a)(2) $ 200

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

435

Applies to

Answer or other first paper filed by a non-plaintiff party in an unlimited civil case over $35,000

Each non-plaintiff party’s answer or other first paper in an unlimited civil case involving more than $35,000 costs $435.

Answer or other first paper filed by each party other than plaintiff (amount over $35,000) (including unlawful detainer) $ 435*

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Record search

Each search of records or files lasting longer than 10 minutes costs $15.

Searching records or files, for each search longer than 10 minutes

CRITICAL

Fee

30

Applies to

Registration of a conservatorship established outside of California

Registering a conservatorship established outside California requires a $30 fee.

As a result of the enactment of SB 940, effective January 1, 2016, a $30 fee shall be charged for registering a conservatorship established outside of California (Government code section 70663).

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

435

Applies to

Complaint or other first paper in unlimited civil case over $35,000

A first paper in an unlimited civil case involving more than $35,000 costs $435.

Complaint or other first paper in unlimited civil case (amount over $35,000), including: $ 435*

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

45

Applies to

Abstract of judgment rendered from another court

An abstract of judgment rendered from another court costs $45, subject to the stated exception for an application for an order of sale of a dwelling.

Abstract of judgment rendered from another court (unless filed with an application for order of sale of a dwelling under CCP $ 45

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

20

Applies to

Certificate

A certificate for the Court of Appeal or Supreme Court on motion before filing the appeal record costs $20.

Certificate for Court of Appeal or Supreme Court on motion prior to filing appeal record

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Certified copy of dissolution record

A public agency’s request for a certified copy of a marriage or domestic partnership dissolution record costs $10.

Certified copy of marriage or domestic partnership dissolution record (requested by public agency)

CRITICALProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Fee

$380

Applies to

Petition

Petitioners must pay the $380 investigation fee when they file the petition.

Petitioners must pay the investigation fee of $380 at the time the petition is filed.

CRITICAL

The filing fee for a continuance motion must be paid when the matter is placed on calendar.

If a motion for continuance is to be made, that matter should be placed on calendar no less than five (5) court days prior to the scheduled event along with payment of the filing fee for the motion.

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

60

Applies to

Petition to withdraw funds from blocked account

A petition to withdraw funds from a blocked account costs $60.

156 Petition to withdraw funds from blocked account GC 70657(a) $ 60

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Exemplification

Exemplification of a record or other paper on file costs $50.

Exemplification of record or other paper on file

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

145

Applies to

Cross-complaint or amendment increasing amount at issue

A cross-complaint or its amendment increasing the amount at issue from $10,000 or less to more than $10,000, but no more than $25,000, costs $145.

Cross-complaint or amendment of cross-complaint increasing amount at issue from $10,000 or less to more than $10,000 (but not exceeding $25,000) $ 145*

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

60

Applies to

Motion application or other paper

A motion, application, or other paper requiring a hearing after the first paper costs $60, subject to the listed categories.

152 Motion, application or other paper requiring a hearing after the first paper, including motion or other paper listed in GC 70617(a) (motions listed in CCP 1005(a)(1)–(12), motion to continue a trial date, discovery motions, motion for new trial) GC 70657(a)(1), 70617(a) $ 60

CRITICALCivil cases

Fee

189

Applies to

Cross-complaint or amendment in assignee-filed case increasing amount at issue

A cross-complaint or amendment in an assignee-filed case that increases the amount at issue from within the small claims limit to more than $10,000, but no more than $25,000, costs $189.

Cross-complaint or amendment of cross-complaint in case filed by assignee with declaration, increasing amount at issue from within small claims limit to more than $10,000 (but not exceeding $25,000) $ 189*

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Acknowledgment of deed or instrument

Acknowledgment of a deed or other instrument costs $40.

Acknowledgment of deed or other instrument

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Appeal

An appeal from a Labor Commissioner’s Award costs $435.

Appeal from Labor Commissioner’s Award (Lab.C 98.2)

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

40

Applies to

Abstract of judgment

An abstract of judgment costs $40.

95 Abstract of judgment GC 70626(a)(2), $ 40 CCP 116.820

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Fee

40

Applies to

Certificate of satisfaction of judgment

A certificate of satisfaction of judgment costs $40.

78 Certificate of satisfaction of judgment (CCP 724.100) GC 70626(a)(3) $ 40

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Applies to

Petition for adoption

The adoption petition fee is waived for agency adoptions if the agency's statement is filed with the petition.

5 The fee is waived for agency adoptions when a statement from the agency is filed with the petition.

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Fee

435

Applies to

Petition for appointment of conservator or specified guardian, or non-competing opposition

The specified petitions for appointment of a conservator or guardian, and non-competing oppositions to those petitions, have a $435 fee.

Petition for appointment of conservator, guardian of the estate or guardian of the person and estate or opposition to these petitions other than competing petition for appointment GC 70653(a), (b), 70602.5, 70602.6 $ 435*

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Fee

435

Applies to

Petition or opposition concerning specified trust affairs or first account of trustee of testamentary trust

A petition or opposition concerning the specified trust matters has a $435 fee.

Petition (or opposition to petition) concerning the internal affairs of a trust under Prob.C 17200 et seq., or first account of trustee of testamentary trust subject to continuing court jurisdiction under Prob.C 17300 et seq. GC 70652, 70602.5, 70602.6 $ 435*

WARNING

Applies to

Qualified domestic relations order

No first appearance fee is required for a post-default Qualified Domestic Relations Order if it contains the respondent’s signature.

F. QDRO Appearance Fee: If a petitioner submits for the court’s signature and filing a Qualified Domestic Relations Order after a default judgment has been entered, there will be no first appearance fee required if the order contains respondent’s signature. (7/1/20)

WARNING

Applies to

Court reporter service

The Court may require reporting despite both sides waiving it, in which case all parties must share the cost under the fee schedule.

The Court reserves the right to order proceedings reported if both sides waive reporting services and if reporting services are deemed necessary by the Court. In that event, all parties will be ordered to share the cost pursuant to the fee schedule below.

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Fee

435

Applies to

Petition to determine fact of death for title to real property or objection or opposition

A petition to determine the fact of death for determining title to real property, and objections or other opposition, has a $435 fee.

Petition to determine the fact of death to determine title to real property and objections or other opposition (Prob.C 200) GC 70655(c)(4), 70602.5, 70602.6 $ 435*

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Fee

$25

The judge may charge a $25 fee per document filed fewer than five court days before a hearing, after notice and an opportunity to be heard.

A late filing fee of $25 per document may be charged for each document received for filing less than five (5) Court days prior to the hearing, at the discretion of the judge, after providing the late-filing party with notice and an opportunity to be heard.

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Applies to

Premarital counseling for minors

No fee is charged for premarital counseling for minors.

Premarital counseling for minors FC 304 No fee

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Fee

60

Applies to

Subsequent petition by non-party for relief in discovery dispute related to out-of-state case

A non-party’s subsequent petition for relief in an out-of-state discovery dispute costs $60 if the fee under GC 70626(c) was previously paid.

35 Subsequent petition by non-party for relief in discovery dispute related to out-of-state case (where fee under GC 70626(c) was previously paid) (CCP 2029.620(c)(2)) GC 70617(a) $ 60

WARNINGProposed or draft document; may not be in force

A defendant unable to pay in full within 60 days may complete Judicial Council Form TR-300 and the Court’s Payment Plan Enrollment Form to enter an installment plan.

If the defendant is not able to pay the full amount within sixty (60) days, the defendant can complete the Judicial Council TR- 300 Form and the Court’s Payment Plan Enrollment Form to enter into an installment plan.

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Applies to

Petition or opposition filed after issuance of letters in guardianship of the person only

No fee is charged for a petition or opposition filed after issuance of letters in a guardianship of the person only.

Petition or opposition filed after issuance of letters of guardianship or temporary guardianship, in guardianship of the person only GC 70657(e) No fee

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Applies to

Court reporter per diem

For civil proceedings lasting more than one hour, court reporter per diem fees are $700 for a full day or $350 for a half day, with the amount set by the court.

67 Court reporter per diem fees for civil proceedings lasting more GC 68086(a)(1)(B) $700 Full or than one hour (amount set by court) $350 half day

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Applies to

Response or subsequent paper in an action brought by the Department of Child Support Services

No fee is due for a response or subsequent paper in the specified Department of Child Support Services action if support is the only issue; if custody is raised, the first-paper charge for other family-law matters applies.

Response or subsequent paper filed in an action brought by the Department of Child Support Services to establish parentage or to establish, modify, or collect support if support is the only issue. If a custody issue is raised, see charge for first paper filed in response to other family law matters. No fee

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Fee

435

Applies to

Later-filed petition for letters of administration, letters testamentary, or specified special letters of administration

A later-filed petition for the specified letters by someone other than the original petitioner has a $435 fee.

Later-filed petition for letters of administration, letters testamentary, or special letters of administration with powers of general representative by a person other than the original petitioner GC 70650(c), 70602.5, 70602.6 $ 435*

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Fee

140

Applies to

Reclassification of limited jurisdiction case to unlimited jurisdiction

Reclassifying a limited jurisdiction case to unlimited jurisdiction costs $140.

54 Reclassification of limited jurisdiction case to unlimited jurisdiction (CCP 403.060) GC 70619 $ 140

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Fee

225

Applies to

Opposition to petition for order setting aside estate of small value

An opposition to a petition to set aside an estate of small value has a $225 fee.

Opposition to petition for order setting aside estate of small value (Prob.C 6602) GC 70656(b) $ 225

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Fee

20

Applies to

Small claims claim amendment

Amending a claim of $1,500 or less to more than $1,500 but no more than $5,000 costs $20.

84 Amendment raising amount of claim from $1,500 or less to CCP 116.230(d)(1) $ 20 more than $1,500 but not exceeding $5,000

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Fee

80

Applies to

First petition by non-party for relief in discovery dispute related to out-of-state case

A non-party’s first petition for relief in an out-of-state discovery dispute costs $80.

33 First petition by non-party for relief in discovery dispute related to out-of-state case (CCP 2029.610(a), CCP 2029.620(c)(2)) GC 70626(c) $ 80

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Fee

435

Applies to

Petition concerning advance health care directive or objection or opposition

A petition concerning an advance health care directive, and objections or other opposition, has a $435 fee.

Petition concerning advance health care directive and objections or other opposition (Prob.C 4766) GC 70655(c)(7), 70602.5, 70602.6 $ 435*

WARNINGProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Fee

25

Applies to

Document received for filing

The judge may charge a $25 late filing fee per document received fewer than five court days before a hearing, after notice and an opportunity to be heard.

A late filing fee of $25 per document may be charged for each document received for filing less than five (5) Court days prior to the hearing, at the discretion of the judge, after providing the late-filing party with notice and an opportunity to be heard.

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Applies to

First paper and response filings

The listed uniform filing fees apply to both first-paper and response filings in limited, unlimited, family law, and probate cases.

8 These uniform filing fees apply to both first paper filings and response filings in limited, unlimited, family law and probate cases.

WARNINGProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Fees for services in criminal cases must be paid according to the schedule kept by the Clerk, and the Judges may change the fees by majority vote without formally amending the Rules.

4.16 Fees Fees for various services in Criminal Cases shall be paid according to a schedule kept by the Clerk of the Court. The fees may be changed by a majority vote of the Judges of the Court without formal amendment of these Rules. (7/1/19)

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Fee

435

Applies to

First petition by party for relief in discovery dispute related to out-of-state case

A party’s first petition for relief in an out-of-state discovery dispute costs $435.

32 First petition by party for relief in discovery dispute related to out-of-state case (CCP 2029.610(a), CCP 2029.620(c)(1)) GC 70611, 70602.5, 70602.6 $ 435*

WARNING

E-filing service providers may charge reasonable fees in addition to Court filing fees.

E-filing service providers may charge reasonable fees in addition to any filing fees required by the Court.

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

435

Applies to

Response by party to petition for relief in discovery dispute related to out-of-state case

A party’s response to an out-of-state discovery-dispute petition costs $435 if the first appearance fee was not previously paid.

36 Response by party to petition for relief in discovery dispute related to out-of-state case (where first appearance fee was not previously paid) (CCP 2029.610(c)) GC 70612, 70602.5, 70602.6 $ 435*

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Fee

200

Applies to

Petition or opposition concerning internal affairs of specified court-created trust

A petition or opposition concerning the specified court-created trusts has a $200 fee.

Petition (or opposition to petition) concerning the internal affairs of a trust created by court order under Prob.C 2580, 3100, or 3600 (trusts not subject to the $435 fee under GC 70652) GC 70657.5(a)(1), 70652(d) $ 200

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

435

Applies to

Petition commencing other Probate Code proceeding or objection or opposition to petition

A petition commencing another Probate Code proceeding, and an objection or other opposition to such a petition, has a $435 fee.

Petition commencing other proceedings under the Probate Code and objections or other opposition to such petitions, including the following: GC 70655, 70602.5, 70602.6 $ 435*

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Fee

20

Applies to

Stipulation and order

A stipulation and order costs $20 unless it is the party’s first paper and the first paper filing fee is paid.

57 Stipulation and order (unless it is the party’s first paper and the first paper filing fee is paid) GC 70617(c)(2) $ 20

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Fee

40

Applies to

Writ of execution

A writ of execution costs $40.

94 Writ of execution GC 70626(a)(1), $ 40 CCP 116.820

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

50

Applies to

Small claims claim

Filing a small claims case for more than $1,500 but no more than $5,000 costs $50.

81 Filing claim for more than $1,500 but less than or equal to CCP 116.230(b)(2) $ 50 $5,000

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

435

Applies to

Petition to prevent civil harassment (other) and response

A petition to prevent other civil harassment, and its response, costs $435.

42 Petition to prevent civil harassment (other) and response GC 70611, 70612, 70602.5, 70602.6 $ 435*

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Applies to

Service or product for which no fee is otherwise provided

A reasonable fee, not exceeding costs, may be charged for a service or product when no other fee is provided.

201 Reasonable fee for service or product, not to exceed costs, where no fee is otherwise provided for (Rule 10.815) GC 70631 Various

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Fee

435

Applies to

First objection to probate of will or codicil or first petition for revocation of probate

The first objection to probate of a will or codicil and the first petition for revocation of probate each have a $435 fee, except that only the fee under GC 70650(c) is charged when filed with a petition for appointment of a personal representative under that section.

First objection to probate of will or codicil (Prob.C 8250); first petition for revocation of probate of will or codicil (Prob.C 8270) (if filed together with petition for appointment of personal representative under GC 70650(c), only the fee under GC 70650(c) is charged) GC 70650(b), 70602.5, 70602.6 $ 435*

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Fee

435

Applies to

Other petition commencing Probate Code proceeding or objection or opposition

Any other petition commencing a Probate Code proceeding, and objections or other opposition, has a $435 fee.

Any other petition that commences a proceeding under the Probate Code and objections or other opposition GC 70655(c)(10), 70602.5, 70602.6 $ 435*

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Fee

60

Applies to

Application for judgment debtor examination

An application for an order for judgment debtor examination costs $60, and no separate fee is charged for filing the abstract of judgment with the application.

77 Application for order for judgment debtor examination (CCP GC 70617(a)(6) $ 60 708.110, 708.160). No separate fee is charged for filing the abstract of judgment with the application.

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

45

Applies to

Renewal of judgment

Renewal of judgment costs $45.

69 Renewal of judgment (CCP 683.150) GC 70626(b)(4) $ 45

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

20

Applies to

Petition for adoption

Petition for adoption (for each person to be adopted)5 $ 20

Petition for adoption (for each person to be adopted)5 $ 20

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

500

Applies to

Application to appear as counsel pro hac vice

An application to appear as counsel pro hac vice costs $500.

52 Application to appear as counsel pro hac vice GC 70617(e)(1) $ 500

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

50

Applies to

Processing change of venue

Processing a change of venue costs $50, payable to the superior court from which the transfer was requested; a separate check with the initial filing fee for the receiving court is also required.

55 Processing change of venue4 (payable to superior court from which the transfer was requested) (a separate check with the initial filing fee for the court to which the case will be transferred is also required) GC 70618 $ 50

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

225

Applies to

Petition for order setting aside estate of small value when no estate is pending

A petition to set aside a small-value estate when no estate is pending for the decedent has a $225 fee.

Petition for order setting aside estate of small value if no estate is pending for the decedent (Prob.C 6602) GC 70656(a), 70602.5 $ 225

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

500

Applies to

Renewal fee for application to appear as counsel pro hac vice

The annual renewal fee for an application to appear as counsel pro hac vice is $500 for each year the case continues.

53 Renewal fee for application to appear as counsel pro hac vice for each year a case continues GC 70617(e)(2) $500

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

200

Applies to

Petition for special letters of administration without powers of general personal representative

A first or subsequent petition for special letters of administration without powers of general personal representative has a $200 fee.

First or subsequent petition for special letters of administration without powers of general personal representative GC 70657.5(a)(3) $ 200

WARNINGProposed or draft document; may not be in force

A party with a Court fee waiver is exempt from electronic-filing fees and costs.

Any party who has received a fee waiver from the Court is exempt from the fees and costs associated with electronic filing.

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

60

Applies to

Application for examination of third person

An application to examine a third person controlling the defendant’s property costs $60.

76 Application for examination of third person controlling GC 70617(a)(3) $ 60 defendant’s property (CCP 491.110, 491.150)

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

435

Applies to

Petition for order concerning a particular transaction or objection or opposition

A petition for an order concerning a particular transaction, and objections or other opposition, has a $435 fee.

Petition for an order concerning a particular transaction and objections or other opposition (Prob.C 3100) GC 70655(c)(5), 70602.5, 70602.6 $ 435*

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

20

Applies to

Request for order authorizing service of summons by posting or publication

A request for an order authorizing service of summons by posting or publication costs $20.

58 Request for order authorizing service of summons by posting (CCP 415.45) or by publication (CCP 415.50) GC 70617(c)(3) $ 20

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

100

Applies to

Application for recognition of tribal court order for distribution of restricted assets upon dissolution

The application fee for recognition of a tribal court order for distribution of restricted assets upon dissolution is $100.

Application fee for recognition of tribal court order for distribution of restricted assets upon dissolution CCP 1733.1(a) $100

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Fees marked with an asterisk

Asterisked fees vary in Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Francisco because of a courthouse-construction surcharge, with those counties’ fees listed in the appendix.

Fees marked with an asterisk will vary in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Francisco because of a local surcharge for courthouse construction. The fees in those counties are shown in the appendix.

WARNINGProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Applies to

Claim service

Fees must be paid for Court Clerk service of a claim when that service is requested.

Parties may request the Court Clerk to serve their claim on the opposing party upon payment of fees.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Claim opposing forfeiture of seized property valued over $5,000

For a claim opposing forfeiture of property worth more than $5,000, the filing fee is the fee specified in the cited code sections.

If the value of the property is more than $5,000, the filing fee is the fee in GC 70611, 70602.5, 70602.6.

WARNING

Applies to

Guardianship investigation

For relative and non-relative guardianship investigation fees, contact the Superior Court Clerk at Family Court Services for the current amount; the Court may waive the fee upon application if payment would cause hardship.

Contact the Superior Court Clerk at Family Court Services for the amount of the current investigation fee in Relative and Non-relative Guardianship cases. If it appears that the payment of the fee would cause a hardship, the fee may be waived upon application to the Court. The fact of the hardship may be established in the same manner as in a domestic relations proceeding. (7/1/20)

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

30

Applies to

Small claims claim

Filing a small claims case for $1,500 or less costs $30.

80 Filing claim for $1,500 or less CCP 116.230(b)(1) $ 30

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Domestic violence restraining order or related request

No fee is due for the specified domestic-violence restraining-order filings and requests.

Domestic violence restraining orders, including a request to obtain, modify, or enforce an order to prevent domestic violence or response to that request; and any request that is necessary to obtain or give effect to a restraining order No fee

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

45

Applies to

Small claims claim amendment

Amending a claim of $1,500 or less to more than $5,000 but no more than $12,500 costs $45 and is limited to natural persons, subject to certain exceptions.

86 Amendment raising amount of claim from $1,500 or less to CCP 116.230(d)(3), $ 45 more than $5,000 but not exceeding $12,500 (claim by natural CCP 116.221 persons only, with certain exceptions)

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

40

Applies to

Enforcement writ

Issuing a writ to enforce an order or judgment costs $40.

72 Issuing writ of attachment, writ of mandate, writ of execution, GC 70626(a)(1) $ 40 writ of sale, writ of possession, writ of prohibition, writ of restitution, or any other writ for enforcement of an order or judgment

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

60

Applies to

Motion or order to show cause in family law matter

A motion or order to show cause in a family-law matter costs $60, unless it is the party’s first paper and the first-paper filing fee is paid.

Motion or order to show cause in family law matter (unless it is the party’s first paper and the first paper filing fee is paid) $ 60

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

25

Applies to

Small claims claim amendment

Amending a claim from more than $1,500 but no more than $5,000 to more than $5,000 but no more than $12,500 costs $25 and is limited to natural persons, subject to certain exceptions.

85 Amendment raising amount of claim from more than $1,500 CCP 116.230(d)(2), $ 25 but not exceeding $5,000 to more than $5,000 but not CCP 116.221 exceeding $12,500 (claim by natural persons only, with certain exceptions)

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

25

Applies to

Motion or order to show cause to modify or enforce custody or visitation

A motion or order to show cause to modify or enforce custody or visitation incurs an additional $25 charge.

Additional charge on motion or order to show cause to modify or enforce custody or visitation $ 25

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

40

Applies to

Abstract of judgment

Issuing an abstract of judgment costs $40.

73 Issuing abstract of judgment GC 70626(a)(2) $ 40

WARNINGProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Parties forfeit mediator fees if they do not complete the scheduled mediation or do not notify the mediator of a settlement at least five days before it.

Parties shall forfeit mediator fees if they fail to complete the scheduled mediation or fail to notify the mediator of a settlement within five (5) days before the scheduled mediation.

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

60

Applies to

Application for judgment debtor examination

An application for an order to examine a judgment debtor costs $60.

93 Application for order of examination of judgment debtor GC 70617(a)(6), $ 60 CCP 116.820

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Opposition to petition filed by proposed ward or parent of proposed ward

No fee is charged for an opposition filed by the proposed ward or the proposed ward’s parent.

Opposition to petition by the proposed ward or the parent of the GC 70654(e) No fee

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

150

Applies to

Advance jury fee

The advance jury fee is a nonrefundable $150.

64 Advance jury fee (nonrefundable) CCP 631(b) $ 150

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

20

Applies to

Request, application, motion, or notice of continuance of hearing or case management conference

A request, application, motion, or notice for a continuance of a hearing or case management conference costs $20.

56 Request, application, or motion for, or notice of, continuance of hearing or case management conference GC 70617(c)(1) $ 20

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Daily jury deposit

Daily jury deposits are charged in an amount set by the court.

65 Daily jury deposits (amount set by court) CCP 631(e) Daily Jury Costs

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

20

Applies to

Motion to vacate

A motion to vacate costs $20.

91 Motion to vacate CCP 116.745 $ 20

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

435

Applies to

Family law first paper

The first paper in a family law matter other than dissolution, legal separation, or nullity costs $435*.

98 First paper in family law matter other than dissolution of GC 70670(a), $ 435* marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, or nullity 70602.5, 70602.6

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Filings on issues relating to parentage or support in a pre-existing non-governmental case

No fee is due for filings on parentage or support issues in the specified pre-existing case with an intervening Title IV-D child support agency.

Filings on issues relating to parentage or support in a pre-existing non-governmental case in which a Title IV-D child support agency has intervened and is providing services under FC 17400 No fee

WARNINGProposed or draft document; may not be in force

The Clerk’s Office will process a traffic-school completion certificate only after bail and traffic-school fees have been paid.

The Clerk’s Office will not process a traffic school completion certificate until the bail and traffic school fees have been paid.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Investigation cost for petition to declare child free from parental custody and control

The investigation cost for a petition to declare a child free from parental custody and control varies.

Cost for investigation re: petition to declare child free from FC 7851.5 Varies

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Court-appointed counsel for child

The fee for court-appointed counsel for a child is set by the court.

Court-appointed counsel for child (amount set by court) (FC 3150 et seq.) Varies

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

45

Applies to

Commission to take deposition out of state

Issuing a commission to take an out-of-state deposition costs $45.

29 Issuing commission to take deposition out of state under CCP 2026.010 GC 70626(b)(5) $ 45

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

20

Applies to

Payment of judgment to court

Paying a judgment to the court costs $20.

92 Fee for payment of judgment to court CCP 116.860 $ 20

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

45

Applies to

Application for subpoena for discovery in out-of-state case

An application for a subpoena for discovery in an out-of-state case costs $45.

31 Application for subpoena for discovery in out-of-state case (CCP 2029.300) GC 70626(b)(5) $45

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

75

Applies to

Small claims claim

Filing a small claims claim for more than $5,000 but no more than $12,500 costs $75 and is limited to natural persons, subject to certain exceptions.

82 Filing claim for more than $5,000 but less than or equal to CCP 116.230(b)(3), $ 75 $12,500 (claim by natural persons only, with certain CCP 116.221 exceptions)

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

435

Applies to

Petition to determine succession to real property or objection or opposition

A petition to determine succession to real property, and objections or other opposition, has a $435 fee.

Petition to determine succession to real property and objections or other opposition (Prob.C 13151) GC 70655(c)(2), 70602.5, 70602.6 $ 435*

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

45

Applies to

Filing and entering award under Workers’ Compensation Act

Filing and entering an award under the Workers’ Compensation Act costs $45.

30 Filing and entering award under Workers’ Compensation Act GC 70626(b)(6) $ 45

WARNINGProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Applies to

Copies of juvenile case file documents

Any copying fees must be paid before copies of juvenile case-file documents are released.

Any copying fees must be paid before copies of documents from the juvenile case file will be released.

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

435

Applies to

Petition concerning power of attorney or objection or opposition

A petition concerning a power of attorney, and objections or other opposition, has a $435 fee.

Petition concerning a power of attorney and objections or other opposition (Prob.C 4541) GC 70655(c)(8), 70602.5, 70602.6 $ 435*

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Statement to register a foreign support order or other first paper in a UIFSA case

No fee is due for a statement to register a foreign support order or another first paper in a UIFSA case.

Statement to register a foreign support order or other first paper in a UIFSA case No fee

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

75

Applies to

Small claims notice of appeal

A notice of appeal of a small claims case costs $75.

90 Notice of appeal of small claims case CCP 116.760 $ 75

WARNING

Applies to

Court reporter service

A party with an approved fee waiver may request an official court reporter without charge within the applicable request deadlines, but the waiver does not cover transcript preparation.

A party with an approved fee waiver may request an official court reporter at no expense to the party within the time limits set forth in these rules. An approved fee waiver does not cover the cost of preparing a reporter’s transcript.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation that does not require an order

No fee is due for a stipulation that does not require an order.

A stipulation that does not require an order No fee

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

10

Applies to

Hearing postponement request

A request to postpone a hearing costs $10 if the defendant has been served.

89 Request for postponement of hearing, if defendant has been CCP 116.570 $ 10 served

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

45

Applies to

Order of sale

Issuing an order of sale costs $45.

74 Issuing an order of sale GC 70626(b)(1) $ 45

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Specified opposition to petition for appointment of conservator or guardian

No fee is charged for the specified opposition filed by or for the proposed conservatee or ward, or by a parent of the proposed ward.

Opposition to petition for appointment of conservator, guardian GC 70653(f) No fee of the estate or guardian of the person and estate filed by or on behalf of the proposed conservatee or proposed ward or a parent of the proposed ward Page 9 ===== PAGE 10 ===== Code Total Section(s) Fee

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Filings in a proceeding to declare a minor free from parental custody and control

No fee is due for filings in a proceeding to declare a minor free from parental custody and control.

Filings in a proceeding to declare a minor free from parental custody and control No fee

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Fee

435

Applies to

Petition concerning capacity determination and health care decision authority for adult without conservator or objection or opposition

A petition concerning capacity determination and health care decision authority for an adult without a conservator, and objections or other opposition, has a $435 fee.

Petition for an order concerning capacity determination and health care decision authority for adult without conservator and objections or other opposition (Prob.C 3200) GC 70655(c)(6), 70602.5, 70602.6 $ 435*

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Fee

435

Applies to

First-filed petition for letters of administration or letters testamentary, or specified first-filed petition for special letters of administration

The fee for a first-filed petition for letters of administration or letters testamentary, including the specified first-filed petition for special letters, is $435.

First-filed petition for letters of administration or letters testamentary, first-filed petition for special letters of administration with powers of general representative under Prob.C 8545 GC 70650(a), 70602.5, 70602.6 $ 435*

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

60

Applies to

Subsequent petition by party for relief in discovery dispute related to out-of-state case

A party’s subsequent petition for relief in an out-of-state discovery dispute costs $60 if the first appearance fee was previously paid.

34 Subsequent petition by party for relief in discovery dispute related to out-of-state case (where first appearance fee was previously paid) (CCP 2029.620(c)(1)) GC 70617(a) $ 60

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

435

Applies to

Specified opposition to appointment of personal representative or opposition to first account of testamentary trustee

The specified opposition to appointment of a personal representative and opposition to the first account of a testamentary trustee have a $435 fee.

Opposition to a petition for appointment of a personal representative in a decedent’s estate, other than a competing petition for appointment or a will contest, and objection or other opposition to first account of testamentary trustee subject to court supervision GC 70651, 70602.5, 70602.6 $ 435*

WARNINGProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Applies to

Guardianship investigation

A current investigation fee applies in relative and non-relative guardianship cases; the amount is available from the clerk, and the court may waive the fee upon application based on hardship.

Contact the Superior Court Clerk at Family Court Services for the amount of the current investigation fee in Relative and Non-relative Guardianship cases. If it appears that the payment of the fee would cause a hardship, the fee may be waived upon application to the Court.

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Applies to

Appearance, stipulation, and waiver of rights in dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation or nullity or to establish parentage, when respondent is a member of the armed forces

No fee is due for the specified family-law filing when the respondent is a member of the armed forces.

Appearance, stipulation, and waiver of rights in dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation or nullity or to establish parentage, when respondent is a member of the armed forces No fee

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

435

Applies to

Petition concerning claims against deceased settlor or allocation of amounts due between trusts, or objection or opposition

A petition for approval, compromise, or settlement of claims against a deceased settlor, a petition to allocate amounts due between trusts, and objections or other opposition have a $435 fee.

Petition for approval, compromise, or settlement of claims against deceased settlor, or for allocation of amounts due between trusts, or objections or other opposition (Prob.C 19020) GC 70655(c)(9), 70602.5, 70602.6 $ 435*

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Fee

435

Applies to

Petition to compromise claim of minor or disabled adult when no civil action is pending, or objection or opposition

A petition to compromise a minor’s or disabled adult’s claim when no civil action is pending, and objections or other opposition, has a $435 fee.

Petition for compromise of the claim of a minor or disabled adult, no civil action pending, and objections or other opposition (Prob.C 3600) GC 70655(c)(1), 70602.5, 70602.6 $ 435*

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

225

Applies to

Petition for appointment of guardian of the person only or non-competing opposition

A petition to appoint a guardian of the person only, or a non-competing opposition to the petition, has a $225 fee.

Petition for appointment of guardian of the person only or opposition to petition other than competing petition for appointment GC 70654(a), (b), 70602.5 $ 225

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

600

Applies to

Child custody evaluation

A child custody evaluation costs $600, or $300 per party if split between the parties, or another amount as ordered by the court.

Child custody evaluation (amount set by court) $600; $300 each if split between parties, or as ordered

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Fee

30

Applies to

Court reporting services

Court reporting services in civil proceedings lasting one hour or less cost $30.

66 Court reporting services in civil proceedings lasting one GC 68086(a)(1)(A) $ 30 hour or less

WARNINGProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Applies to

Certified copy of order

If the certification-fee check and a stamped self-addressed envelope are furnished, the Clerk will obtain the Judge's signature, file the order, certify the copy, and mail it to the petitioner's attorney.

If a check for the certification fee and a stamped self-addressed envelope are furnished, the Clerk will obtain the Judge's signature, file the order, certify the copy, and mail it to the petitioner's attorney.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation regarding date of termination of marital or domestic partnership status

No fee is due for a stipulation about the termination date of marital or domestic-partnership status when the court has retained jurisdiction over that date.

A stipulation regarding the date of termination of marital or domestic partnership status if the court has retained jurisdiction over that date No fee

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

500

Applies to

Motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication

A motion for summary judgment or summary adjudication costs $500.

51 Motion for summary judgment or for summary adjudication GC 70617(d) $ 500

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

60

Applies to

Application for order of sale of dwelling

An application for an order of sale of a dwelling costs $60.

75 Application for order of sale of a dwelling (CCP 704.750) GC 70617(a)(7) $ 60

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

60

Applies to

Motion or other paper requiring a hearing

A motion or other paper requiring a hearing costs $60, subject to the stated first-paper exception; listed examples include motions under CCP 1005, trial continuances, discovery motions, new-trial motions, and specified ex parte applications.

45 Motion or other paper requiring a hearing (unless it is the party’s first paper and the first paper filing fee is paid), including the following: 46 Motion listed under CCP 1005(a)(1)–(12) 47 Motion or application to continue a trial date 48 Discovery motion under CCP 2016.010 et seq. 49 Motion for new trial 50 Ex parte application requiring a party to give notice of the ex parte appearance to other parties GC 70617(a) $ 60

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

20

Applies to

Stipulation and order or request or stipulation for continuance not requiring a hearing

A stipulation and order not requiring a hearing, or a specified continuance request or stipulation not requiring a hearing, costs $20.

Stipulation and order not requiring a hearing; request or stipulation for continuance of hearing or case management conference not requiring a hearing $ 20

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

100

Applies to

Small claims claim

A person who has filed more than 12 small claims in California within the previous 12 months pays $100 to file a claim.

83 Filing claim by person who has filed more than 12 small claims CCP 116.230(c) $ 100 in California within the previous 12 months

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

435

Applies to

Spousal or domestic partnership property petition or objection or opposition

A spousal or domestic partnership property petition, and objections or other opposition, has a $435 fee.

Spousal or domestic partnership property petition and objections or other opposition (Prob.C 13650)6 GC 70655(c)(3), 70602.5, 70602.6 $ 435*

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Motion for change of venue

The venue-change processing fee covers preparing and transmitting the transcript and papers, and a separate motion fee is charged for a motion to change venue.

This is a processing fee “for making up and transmitting the transcript and papers” when venue in a case is changed. The motion fee under GC 70617 is charged separately for a motion for change of venue.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

First or subsequent paper filed by the Department of Child Support Services

No fee is due for a first or subsequent paper filed by the Department of Child Support Services for the specified parentage or support matters.

First paper or any subsequent paper filed by the Department of Child Support Services to establish parentage or to establish, modify, or collect support No fee

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Applies to

Extra court reporter

An extra court reporter costs $700 for a full day or $350 for a half day, as set by the court.

68 Extra court reporter (amount set by court) GC 69953.5 $700 Full or $350 half day

WARNINGProposed or draft document; may not be in force

E-filing service providers may charge reasonable fees in addition to Court filing fees.

E-filing service providers may charge reasonable fees in addition to any filing fees required by the Court.

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

435

Applies to

Family law response first paper

The first paper filed in response in a family law matter other than dissolution, legal separation, or nullity costs $435*.

99 First paper filed in response in family law matter other than GC 70670(c), $ 435* dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal 70602.5, 70602.6 separation, or nullity

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Applies to

Costs for stepparent adoption, including investigation

Court-set costs for stepparent adoption, including investigation, vary but may not exceed $700.

Costs for stepparent adoption, including investigation (amount FC 9002 Varies; Not to set by court, up to $700) (FC 9001, 9002) Exceed $700

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

15

Applies to

Service of small claims claim

Service of a copy of a claim under CCP § 116.340 costs $15 for each defendant to whom the clerk mails a copy.

87 Service of copy of a claim under CCP § 116.340, for each CCP 116.232 $ 15 defendant to whom the clerk mails a copy of the claim

WARNING

When an agreed continuance is requested, the filing fee should accompany the Stipulation and Order submitted to the court.

If the parties and/or counsel agree that a continuance is necessary, a Stipulation and Order should be submitted to the Court no less than five (5) court days prior to the scheduled event along with the filing fee.

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

60

Applies to

Petition for temporary letters of conservatorship or guardianship

A first or subsequent petition for temporary letters of conservatorship or guardianship has a $60 fee.

First or subsequent petition for temporary letters of GC 70657(a)(4) $ 60

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

435

Applies to

Petition to prevent workplace violence (other) and response

A petition to prevent other workplace violence, and its response, costs $435.

44 Petition to prevent workplace violence (other) and response GC 70611, 70612, 70602.5, 70602.6 $ 435*

WARNINGProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Applies to

Stipulation and order

An agreed Stipulation and Order for a continuance should be submitted with the filing fee at least five court days before the scheduled event.

If the parties and/or counsel agree that a continuance is necessary, a Stipulation and Order should be submitted to the Court no less than five (5) court days prior to the scheduled event along with the filing fee.

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

435

Applies to

Family law petition or first paper

A petition or other first paper for dissolution, legal separation, or nullity costs $435*.

96 Petition or other first paper (including a joint petition) for GC 70670(b), $ 435* dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal 70602.5, 70602.6 separation, or nullity

WARNINGCivil cases

Fee

435

Applies to

Family law response or first paper

A response or other first paper filed in response to a petition for dissolution, legal separation, or nullity costs $435*.

97 Response or other first paper filed in response to petition for GC 70670(d), $ 435* dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal 70602.5, 70602.6 separation, or nullity

WARNING

Applies to

Daily transcript

An approved fee waiver covering a court-provided reporter does not cover the cost of daily transcripts.

The cost of daily transcripts is not covered when the court provides a court reporter pursuant to an approved fee waiver.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Document relating to a stipulated postjudgment modification of child support

No fee is due for a document relating to a stipulated postjudgment modification of child support.

A document relating to a stipulated postjudgment modification of child support No fee

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Petition to prevent workplace violence involving violence, threats of violence, or stalking and response

No fee is charged for a petition to prevent workplace violence involving violence, threats of violence, or stalking, or its response.

43 Petition to prevent workplace violence (involving violence, threats of violence, or stalking) and response CCP 527.8(v)–(w) No fee

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Amended complaint or amended cross-complaint

No fee is due for an amended complaint or amended cross-complaint, except when it reclassifies the case or requires a fee difference in a limited civil case.

Amended complaint or amended cross-complaint (other than one that changes amount at issue to reclassify case or require fee difference paid in limited civil case under GC 70613.5) No fee

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Action to compel registration of voters

No filing fee is due for an action to compel registration of voters.

Action to compel registration of voters No fee

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Request for order to require counting of provisional ballots

No filing fee is due for a request for an order requiring the counting of provisional ballots.

Request for order to require counting of provisional ballots No fee

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Motion or other paper

No fee is due for a motion or other paper listed in GC 70617(b).

155 Motion or other paper listed in GC 70617(b) (list of 13 items), GC 70657(b) No fee

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Notice to dmv of judgment debtor default

No fee is charged for notice to the DMV of a judgment debtor’s default in making installment payments.

79 Notice to DMV of judgment debtor’s default in making VC 16381 No Fee installment payments

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of settlement

No fee is charged for a notice of settlement.

70 Notice of settlement (CRC 3.1385) No fee

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Request for entry of default or default judgment

No fee is charged for a request for entry of default or default judgment.

63 A request for entry of default or default judgment GC 70617(b)(8) No fee

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation that does not require an order

No fee is charged for a stipulation that does not require an order.

62 Stipulation that does not require an order GC 70617(b)(5) No fee

INFO

Parties are not charged a fee for TAJCMP mediation.

There is no fee charged to the parties for mediation pursuant to TAJCMP.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Family law settlement agreement or stipulation

No fee is charged for a qualifying settlement agreement or stipulation for judgment signed by a defaulted respondent and included in a dissolution judgment, or for a qualifying modification stipulation presented by the petitioner; a defaulted respondent is not charged a first-paper fee.

100 A settlement agreement or stipulation for judgment that is GC 70677(c) No fee signed by a defaulted respondent and included in a judgment of dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership; or a stipulation to modify such an agreement if the stipulation is presented by the petitioner. (Defaulted respondent is not charged a first paper fee under GC 70670. GC 70671(b), (e).)

INFOProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Parties are not required to post fees to participate in judicial arbitration.

The parties will not be required to post fees to participate in judicial arbitration.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Disclaimer of interest

No fee is due to file a disclaimer of interest in a decedent’s estate.

150 Disclaimer of interest in a decedent’s estate GC 70657.5(c), 70658(c)(2) No fee

INFOProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Applies to

Oral argument appearance by videoconference

There is no fee or cost to appear at oral argument by videoconference.

There is no fee or cost to appear at oral argument by videoconference.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Transfer of small claims case

No fee is charged to transfer a case out of small claims court when the defendant’s claim exceeds the jurisdictional limit, and the receiving court charges no filing or transfer fee.

88 Transfer of case out of small claims court (defendant’s claim CCP 116.390 No fee exceeding jurisdictional limit) (no receiving court filing or transfer fee)

INFOProposed or draft document; may not be in force

TAJCMP mediation services are free to the parties.

TAJCMP offers free mediation services to help parties settle disputes without a trial.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Amended notice of motion

No fee is charged for an amended notice of motion.

59 Amended notice of motion GC 70617(b)(2) No fee

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Petition to prevent abuse of an elder or dependent adult and response

No fee is charged for a petition to prevent abuse of an elder or dependent adult or its response.

40 Petition to prevent abuse of an elder or dependent adult and response W&I 15657.03(q), GC 70617(b)(10) No fee

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Complaint, response, or other first paper filed on behalf of public entity

No filing fee is due for a complaint, response, or other first paper filed on behalf of a public entity, though the fee is recoverable with judgment under GC 6103.5.

Complaint, response, or other first paper filed on behalf of public entity (but fee is recoverable with judgment under GC 6103.5) No fee

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Request for trial de novo after judicial arbitration

No fee is charged for a request for trial de novo after judicial arbitration.

61 Request for trial de novo after judicial arbitration GC 70617(b)(4) No fee

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Appearance by videoconferencing

There is no fee for an appearance by videoconferencing.

200 Appearance by videoconferencing GC 70630 No Fee

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Petition to prevent domestic violence and response

No fee is charged for a petition to prevent domestic violence or its response.

39 Petition to prevent domestic violence and response FC 6222, GC 70617(b)(7) No fee

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Response by party to petition for relief in discovery dispute related to out-of-state case

No fee is charged for a party’s response to an out-of-state discovery-dispute petition if the first appearance fee was previously paid.

37 Response by party to petition for relief in discovery dispute CCP 2029.620(d) No fee related to out-of-state case (where first appearance fee

INFO

A party may request a fee waiver by filing Judicial Council Forms FW-001 and FW-002.

A party may request a fee waiver by filing an application for waiver of court fees and costs (Judicial Council Forms FW-001 and FW-002).

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Petition to prevent civil harassment involving violence, threats of violence, or stalking and response

No fee is charged for a petition to prevent civil harassment involving violence, threats of violence, or stalking, or its response.

41 Petition to prevent civil harassment (involving violence, threats of violence, or stalking) and response CCP 527.6(w)–(x) No fee

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Civil case management statement

No fee is charged for a civil case management statement.

60 Civil case management statement GC 70617(b)(3) No fee

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Claim opposing forfeiture of seized property valued at $5,000 or less

No filing fee is due for a claim opposing forfeiture of seized property valued at $5,000 or less.

Claim opposing forfeiture of seized property, if value of property is $5,000 or less2 No fee

INFOProposed or draft document; may not be in force

The parties are not charged a fee for TAJCMP mediation.

There is no fee charged to the parties for mediation pursuant to TAJCMP.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Certified copy of order to dmv

No fee is charged for a certified copy of an order to the DMV when the court orders judgment paid in installments.

71 Certified copy of order to DMV when court orders judgment VC 16379 No Fee paid in installments

INFO

Applies to

Videoconference oral argument appearance

There is no fee or cost for appearing at oral argument by videoconference.

There is no fee or cost to appear at oral argument by videoconference.

INFO

Parties are not required to post fees to participate in judicial arbitration.

The parties will not be required to post fees to participate in judicial arbitration.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Ex parte petition for discharge

No fee is due for an ex parte petition for discharge after completion of the court-ordered distribution or transfer.

154 Ex parte petition for discharge of personal representative, conservator, or guardian upon completion of court-ordered distribution or transfer GC 70657(a)(2) No fee

INFOProposed or draft document; may not be in force

A party may request a fee waiver by filing Judicial Council Forms FW-001 and FW-002.

A party may request a fee waiver by filing an application for waiver of court fees and costs (Judicial Council Forms FW-001 and FW-002).

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Petition or opposition to petition

A petition or opposition filed after the specified letters issue in a guardianship of the person only has no fee.

149 Petition (or opposition to petition) filed after the issuance of letters of guardianship or temporary letters of guardianship in a guardianship of the person only GC 70657(e), 70658(c)(1) No fee

INFO

A party with a Court fee waiver is exempt from fees and costs associated with e-filing.

Any party who has received a fee waiver from the Court is exempt from the fees and costs associated with electronic filing.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Response by non-party to petition for relief in discovery dispute related to out-of-state case

No fee is charged for a non-party’s response to a petition for relief in an out-of-state discovery dispute.

38 Response by non-party to petition for relief in discovery dispute related to out-of-state case (CCP 2029.610(c), CCP 2029.620(d)) No fee

CRITICALCivil cases

Recovering as part of a judgment fees unpaid by a public entity under GC 6103 incurs a $25 administrative charge.

Administrative charge for recovering, as part of judgment, fees not paid by public entity under GC 6103

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Affidavit

Taking an affidavit costs $40, except in criminal cases or adoption proceedings.

Taking affidavit, except in criminal case or adoption proceedings

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Affidavit of publication

Filing an affidavit of publication of a notice of dissolution of partnership costs $45.

Filing affidavit of publication of notice of dissolution of partnership

WARNINGProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Applies to

Qualified domestic relations order

No first appearance fee is required for a post-default Qualified Domestic Relations Order submitted for signature and filing if the respondent has signed it.

If a petitioner submits for the court’s signature and filing a Qualified Domestic Relations Order after a default judgment has been entered, there will be no first appearance fee required if the order contains respondent’s signature.