Fee Schedule
The Clerk of the Court and his deputies are prohibited by law from rendering legal assistance or advice in Court proceedings (Sec. 24004 and 68082., California Government Code). Persons appearing in their own behalf (in propria persona) are responsible for preparing and presenting their pleadings in complete and proper form without legal assistance from deputies of the Clerk of the Court. Questions pertaining to legal matters or the proper completion of the appropriate forms should be directed to an attorney of law.
- Filings paid with checks that are returned without payment will be voided if not paid by cash or certified check within 20 days of notification. (Code of Civil Procedure 411.20).
- Filings received with less than required fee will be voided if full fee is not paid within the statutory time (CCP 411.21)
- Make Checks Payable to: Clerk of the Court (Return check service charge $45.00)
Full Fee Schedules: Effective January 1, 2020
- Limited Civil Case Fees
- Appeal and Writ Related Fees
- Civil Jury and Trial Related Fees
- Civil Motion and Other Filing Fees
- Judgment Related Fees
- Other Initial Filing Fees (both Limited and Unlimited Civil Cases)
- Other Initial Filing Fees (both Limited and Unlimited Civil Cases) - Discovery in Out-of-State Case
- Post Judgment Related Fees
- Records Related and Copy Work Fees
- Returned Checks and Insufficient Payments
- Miscellaneous Fees
- Unlimited Civil Case Fees
- Appeal and Writ Related Fees
- Civil Jury and Trial Related Fees
- Civil Motion and Other Filing Fees
- Judgment Related Fees
- Other Initial Filing Fees (both Limited and Unlimited Civil Cases)
- Other Initial Filing Fees (both Limited and Unlimited Civil Cases) - Discovery in Out-of-State Case
- Post Judgment Related Fees
- Records Related and Copy Work Fees
- Returned Checks and Insufficient Payments
- Miscellaneous Fees
Some fees relevant to Unlimited Civil Cases may be found in other sections of the fee list. See the drop-down list for all sections containing relevant fees.
| Unlimited Civil Cases | Description | Code Section(s) | Total Fee Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Complaint or other first paper in unlimited civil case (amount over $25,000), including: | GC 70611, 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 |
| 2. | Complaint or other first paper in unlawful detainer case over $25,000 | $ 435 | |
| 3. | Petition for a writ of review, mandate, or prohibition (other than a writ petition to the appellate division) | $ 435 | |
| 4. | Petition for a decree of change of name or gender | $ 435 | |
| 5. | Answer or other first paper filed by each party other than plaintiff (amount over $25,000) (including unlawful detainer) | GC 70612, 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 |
| 6. | Claim opposing forfeiture of seized property, if value of property is over $5,000. No fee if value of property is $5,000 or less. | H&S 11488.5(a)(3) | $ 435 |
*Note: Some fees relevant to Limited Civil Cases may be found in other sections of the fee list. See the drop-down list for all sections containing relevant fees.
| Limited Civil Cases | Description | Code Section(s) | Total Fee Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7. | Complaint or other first paper (amount over $10,000 up to $25,000) | GC 70613(a), 70602.5 | $ 370 |
| 8. | Complaint or other first paper in unlawful detainer (amount over $10,000 up to $25,000) | GC 70613(a), 70602.5, CCP 1161.2 |
$ 385 |
| 9. | Answer or other first paper filed by each party other than plaintiff (amount over $10,000 up to $25,000) (including unlawful detainer) | GC 70614(a), 70602.5 | $ 370 |
| 10. | Complaint or other first paper (amount up to $10,000) | GC 70613(b), 70602.5 | $ 225 |
| 11. | Complaint or other first paper in unlawful detainer (amount up to $10,000) | GC 70613(b), 70602.5, CCP 1161.2 |
$ 240 |
| 12. | Answer or other first paper filed by each party other than plaintiff (amounts up to $10,000) (including unlawful detainer) | GC 70614(b), 70602.5 | $ 225 |
| 13. | 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) | GC 70613.5(a) | $ 145 |
| 14. | 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) | GC 70613.5(b) | $ 145 |
| 15. | Amended complaint, cross-complaint, or amended cross-complaint that reclassifies case from limited civil to unlimited civil (CCP 403.060) | GC 70619 | $ 140 |
| 16. | Complaint or other first paper within small claims jurisdictional limit filed by assignee of record (with declaration) | B&P 6322.1(c)(1), GC 70613(b), CCP 116.420 |
$ 181 |
| 17. | Answer or other first paper filed by each party other than plaintiff (case filed by assignee within small claims jurisdictional limit, with declaration) | B&P 6322.1(c)(1), GC 70614(b), CCP 116.420 |
$ 181 |
| 18. | 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) | GC 70613.5(a) | $ 189 |
| 19. | 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) | GC 70613.5(b) | $ 189 |
| Other Initial Filing Fees (both Limited and Unlimited Civil Cases) | Description | Code Section(s) | Total Fee Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20. | Additional fee for case designated as complex (one fee for all plaintiffs) | GC 70616(a) | $ 1000 |
| 21. | Additional fee for case designated as complex (for each defendant, up to $18,000 total for case) | GC 70616(b) | $ 1000 |
| 22. | 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 (2) | GC 70616.5 | $ 1000 |
| 23. | Complaint, response, or other first paper filed on behalf of public entity (but fee is recoverable with judgment under GC 6103.5) | GC 6103 | No fee |
| 24. | 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) | CCP 472 | No fee |
| 25. | Action to compel registration of voters | Elec. 2142 | No fee |
| 26. | Request for order to require counting of provisional ballots | Elec. 14310 | No fee |
| 27. | Petition for forfeiture where claim has been filed with district attorney for impounded vehicle | VC 14607.6(e)(4) | $ 100 |
| 28. | Abstract of judgment rendered from another court (unless filed with an application for order of sale of a dwelling under CCP 704.750 or with an application for order of examination under CCP 708.160) | GC 70626(b)(2) | $ 45 |
| 29. | Issuing commission to take deposition out of state under CCP 2026.010 | GC 70626(b)(5) | $ 45 |
| 30. | Filing and entering award under Workers’ Compensation Act | GC 70626(b)(6) | $ 45 |
| Discovery in Out-of-State Case | Description | Code Section(s) | Total Fee Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31. | Application for subpoena for discovery in out-of-state case (CCP 2029.300) | GC 70626(b)(5) | $ 45 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 37. | Response by party to petition for relief in discovery dispute related to out-of-state case (where first appearance fee was previously paid) | CCP 2029.620(d) | No fee |
| 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 |
| Requests for Protective Orders | Description | Code Section(s) | Total Fee Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39. | Petition to prevent domestic violence and response | FC 6222, GC 70617(b)(7) |
No fee |
| 40. | Petition to prevent abuse of an elder or dependent adult and response | W&I 15657.03(q), GC 70617(b)(10) |
No fee |
| 41. | Petition to prevent civil harassment (involving violence, threats of violence, or stalking) and response | CCP 527.6(w) - (x) | No fee |
| 42. | Petition to prevent civil harassment (other) and response | GC 70611, 70612, 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 |
| 43. | Petition to prevent workplace violence (involving violence, threats of violence, or stalking) and response | CCP 527.8(v) - (w) | No fee |
| 44. | Petition to prevent workplace violence (other) and response | GC 70611, 70612, 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 |
| Civil Motion and Other Filing Fees | Description | Code Section(s) | Total Fee Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | GC 70617(a) | $ 60 |
| 46. | Motion listed under CCP 1005(a)(1)–(12) | GC 70617(a) | $ 60 |
| 47. | Motion or application to continue a trial date | GC 70617(a) | $ 60 |
| 48. | Discovery motion under CCP 2016.010 et seq. | GC 70617(a) | $ 60 |
| 49. | Motion for new trial | GC 70617(a) | $ 60 |
| 50. | Ex parte application requiring a party to give notice of the ex parte appearance to other parties | GC 70617(a) | $ 60 |
| 51. | Motion for summary judgment or for summary adjudication | GC 70617(d) | $ 500 |
| 52. | Application to appear as counsel pro hac vice | GC 70617(e)(1) | $ 500 |
| 53. | Renewal fee for application to appear as counsel pro hac vice for each year a case continues | GC 70617(e)(2) | $ 500 |
| 54. | Reclassification of limited jurisdiction case to unlimited jurisdiction (CCP 403.060) | GC 70619 | $ 140 |
| 55. | Processing change of venue (3) (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 |
| 56. | Request, application, or motion for, or notice of, continuance of hearing or case management conference | GC 70617(c)(1) | $ 20 |
| 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 |
| 58. | Request for order authorizing service of summons by posting (CCP 415.45) or by publication (CCP 415.50) | GC 70617(c)(3) | $ 20 |
| 59. | Amended notice of motion | GC 70617(b)(2) | No fee |
| 60. | Civil case management statement | GC 70617(b)(3) | No fee |
| 61. | Request for trial de novo after judicial arbitration | GC 70617(b)(4) | No fee |
| 62. | Stipulation that does not require an order | GC 70617(b)(5) | No fee |
| 63. | A request for entry of default or default judgment | GC 70617(b)(8) | No fee |
| Civil Jury and Trial Related Fees | Description | Code Section(s) | Total Fee Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64. | Advance jury fee (nonrefundable) | CCP 631(b) | $ 150 |
| 65. | Daily jury deposits (amount set by court) | CCP 631(c) | Varies-check with clerk |
| 66. | Court reporting services in civil proceedings lasting one hour or less | GC 68086(a)(1)(A) | $30 |
| 67. | Court reporter per diem fees for civil proceedings lasting more than one hour (amount set by court): (6) - each ½ day - each full day |
GC 68086(a)(2) | $ 430 $ 860 |
| 68. | Extra court reporter (amount set by court): (6) - each ½ day - each full day |
GC 69953.5 | $ 430 $ 860 |
| Judgment Related Fees | Description | Code Section(s) | Total Fee Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69. | Confession of judgment (CCP 1134) | GGC 70626(b)(3) | $ 45 |
| 70. | Renewal of judgment (CCP 683.150) | GC 70626(b)(4) | $ 45 |
| 71. | Notice of settlement (CRC 3.1385) | No fee | |
| 72. | Certified copy of order to DMV when court orders judgment paid in installments | VC 16379 | Amount set by Court |
| Post Judgment Related Fees | Description | Code Section(s) | Total Fee Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73. | Issuing writ of attachment, writ of mandate, writ of execution, writ of sale, writ of possession, writ of prohibition, writ of restitution, or any other writ for enforcement of an order or judgment | GC 70626(a)(1) | $ 40 |
| 74. | Issuing abstract of judgment | GC 70626(a)(2) | $ 40 |
| 75. | Issuing an order of sale | GC 70626(b)(1) | $ 45 |
| 76. | Application for order of sale of a dwelling (CCP 704.750) | GC 70617(a)(7) | $ 60 |
| 77. | Application for examination of third person controlling defendant’s property (CCP 491.110, 491.150) | GC 70617(a)(3) | $ 60 |
| 78. | Application for order for judgment debtor examination (CCP 708.110, 708.160). No separate fee is charged for filing the abstract of judgment with the application. | GC 70617(a)(6) | $ 60 |
| 79. | Certificate of satisfaction of judgment (CCP 724.100) | 70626(a)(3) | $ 40 |
| 80. | Notice to DMV of judgment debtor’s default in making installment payments | VC 16381 | Amount set by Court |
*Note: Some fees relevant to Small Claims Cases may be found in other sections of the fee list. See the drop-down list for all sections containing relevant fees.
| Small Claims Fees | Description | Code Section(s) | Total Fee Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81. | Filing claim for $1,500 or less | CCP 116.230(b)(1) | $ 30 |
| 82. | Filing claim for more than $1,500 but less than or equal to $5,000 | CCP 116.230(b)(2) | $ 50 |
| 83. | Filing claim for more than $5,000 but less than or equal to $10,000 (claim by natural persons only, with certain exceptions) | CCP 116.230(b)(3); 116.221 | $ 75 |
| 84. | Filing claim by person who has filed more than 12 small claims in California within the previous 12 months | CCP 116.230(c) | $ 100 |
| 85. | Amendment raising amount of claim from $1,500 or less to more than $1,500 but not exceeding $5,000 | CCP 116.230(d)(1) | $ 20 |
| 86. | Amendment raising amount of claim from more than $1,500 but not exceeding $5,000 to more than $5,000 but not exceeding $10,000 (claim by natural persons only, with certain exceptions) | CCP 116.230(d)(2); 116.221 | $ 25 |
| 87. | Amendment raising amount of claim from $1,500 or less to more than $5,000 but not exceeding $10,000 (claim by natural persons only, with certain exceptions) | CCP 116.230(d)(3), CCP 116.221 | $ 45 |
| 88. | Service of a copy of a claim under CCP 116.340, for each defendant to whom the clerk mails a copy of the claim | CCP 116.232 | $ 15 |
| 89. | Transfer of case out of small claims court (defendant’s claim exceeding jurisdictional limit) (no receiving court filing or transfer fee) | CCP 116.390 | No fee |
| 90. | Request for postponement of hearing, if defendant has been served | CCP 116.570 | $ 10 |
| 91. | Notice of appeal of small claims case | CCP 116.760 | $ 75 |
| 92. | Motion to vacate judgment | CCP 116.745 | $ 20 |
| 93. | Fee for payment of judgment to court | CCP 116.860 | $ 20 |
| 94. | Application for order of examination of judgment debtor | GC 70617(a)(6), CCP 116.820 | $ 60 |
| 95. | Writ of execution | GC 70626(a)(1), CCP 116.820 | $ 40 |
| 96. | Abstract of judgment | GC 70626(a)(2), CCP 116.820 | $ 40 |
*Note: Some fees relevant to Family Law Cases may be found in other sections of the fee list. See the drop-down list for all sections containing relevant fees.
| Family Law Fees | Description | Code Section(s) | Total Fee Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97. | Petition or other first paper (including a joint petition) for dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, or nullity | GC 70670(b), 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 |
| 98. | Response or other first paper filed in response to petition for dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, or nullity | GC 70670(d), 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 |
| 99. | First paper in family law matter other than dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, or nullity | GC 70670(a), 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 |
| 100. | First paper filed in response in family law matter other than dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, or nullity | GC 70670(c), 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 |
| 101. | A settlement agreement or stipulation for judgment that is 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).) | GC 70677(c) | No fee |
| 102. | 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 | GC 70673 | No fee |
| 103. | Petition for adoption (for each person to be adopted) | H&S 103730 | $ 20 |
| 104. | Filings in a proceeding to declare a minor free from parental custody and control | FC 7806, 7841 | No fee |
| 105. | 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 | GC 70671(f),GC 70677(b)(5);FC 6222 | No fee |
| 106. | 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) | GC 70677(a) | $ 60 |
| 107. | Additional charge on motion or order to show cause to modify or enforce custody or visitation | GC 70678 | $ 25 |
| 108. | Stipulation and order not requiring a hearing; request or stipulation for continuance of hearing or case management conference not requiring a hearing | GC 70677(c) | $ 20 |
| 109. | Stipulation that does not require an order | GC 70677(b)(7) | No fee |
| 110. | A stipulation regarding the date of termination of marital or domestic partnership status if the court has retained jurisdiction over that date | GC 70671(c) | No fee |
| 111. | First paper or any subsequent paper filed by the Department of Child Support Services to establish parentage or to establish, modify, or collect support | GC 6103.9, GC 70672 | No fee |
| 112. | 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. | GC 70672 | No fee |
| 113. | 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 | GC 70672 | No fee |
| 114. | Statement to register a foreign support order or other first paper in a UIFSA case | GC 70677,FC 4927 | No fee |
| 115. | A document relating to a stipulated postjudgment modification of child support | GC 70671(d) | No fee |
| 116. | Costs for stepparent adoption, including investigation (amount set by court, up to $700) (FC 9001, 9002) | FC 9002 | $700 |
| 117. | Child custody evaluation (amount set by court) | FC 3112 | Amount set by court |
| 118. | Court-appointed counsel for child (amount set by court) (FC 3150 et seq.) | FC 3153 | Amount set by court |
| 119. | Premarital counseling for minors | FC 304 | Amount set by court |
| 120. | Cost for investigation re: petition to declare child free from parental custody and control | FC 7851.5 | Amount set by court |
*Note: Some fees relevant to Probate Cases may be found in other sections of the fee list. See the drop-down list for all sections containing relevant fees.
| Probate Fees | Description | Code Section(s) | Total Fee Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121. | 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 |
| 122. | 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 |
| 123. | 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 |
| 124. | First or subsequent petition for special letters of administration without powers of general personal representative | GC 70657.5(a)(3) | $ 200 |
| 125. | 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 |
| 126. | 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 |
| 127. | 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 |
| 128. | 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 |
| 129. | Opposition to petition for appointment of conservator, guardian 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 | GC 70653(f) | No fee |
| 130. | Petition for appointment of guardian of the person only or opposition to petition other than competing petition for appointment | GC70654(a),(b), 70602.5 | $ 225 |
| 131. | Opposition to petition by the proposed ward or the parent of the proposed ward | GC 70654(e) | No fee |
| 132. | Petition or opposition filed after issuance of letters of guardianship or temporary guardianship, in guardianship of the person only | GC 70657(e) | No fee |
| 133. | First or subsequent petition for temporary letters of conservatorship or guardianship | GC 70657(a)(4) | $ 60 |
| 134. | 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 |
| 135. | 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 |
| 136. | 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 |
| 137. | 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 |
| 138. | 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 |
| 139. | Petition concerning a power of attorney and objections or other opposition (Prob.C 4541) | GC 70655(c)(8), 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 |
| 140. | Petition concerning advance health care directive and objections or other opposition (Prob.C 4766) | GC 70655(c)(7), 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 |
| 141. | Petition to determine succession to real property and objections or other opposition (Prob.C 13151) | GC 70655(c)(2), 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 |
| 142. | Spousal or domestic partnership property petition and objections or other opposition (Prob.C 13650) | GC 70655(c)(3), 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 |
| 143. | 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 |
| 144. | 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 |
| 145. | 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 |
| 146. | Opposition to petition for order setting aside estate of small value (Prob.C 6602) | GC 70656(b), 70602.5 | $ 225 |
| 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 | GC 70658(a), 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 |
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GC 70658(a)(1), 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 | |
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GC 70658(a)(2), 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 | |
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GC 70658(a)(3), 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 | |
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GC 70658(a)(4), 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 | |
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GC 70658(a)(5), 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 | |
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GC 70658(a)(6), 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 | |
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GC 70658(a)(7), 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 | |
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GC 70658(a)(8), 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 | |
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GC 70658(a)(9), 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 | |
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GC 70658(a)(10), 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 | |
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GC 70658(a)(11), 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 | |
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GC 70658(a)(12), 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 | |
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GC 70658(a)(13), 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 | |
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GC 70658(a)(14), 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 150. | Disclaimer of interest in a decedent’s estate | GC 70657.5(c), 70658(c)(2) | No fee |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 153. | Application for ex parte relief other than ex parte petition for discharge | GC 70657(a)(2) | $ 60 |
| 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 |
| 155. | Motion or other paper listed in GC 70617(b) (list of 13 items), including: | GC 70657(b) | No fee |
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GC 70657(b), 70617(b)(2) | No fee | |
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GC 70657(b), 70617(b)(3) | No fee | |
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GC 70657(b), 70617(b)(4) | No fee | |
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GC 70657(b), 70617(b)(5) | No fee | |
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GC 70657(b), 70617(b)(8) | No fee | |
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GC 70657(b), 70617(b)(13) | No fee | |
| 156. | Petition to withdraw funds from blocked account | GC 70657(a) | $ 60 |
| 157. | Motion for summary judgment | GC 70657(c), 70617(d) | $ 500 |
| 158. | Deposit of estate planning documents | GC 70660 | $ 20 |
| 159. | Search for estate documents, for each search longer than 10 minutes | GC 70661 | $ 15 |
| 160. | Petition to establish record of birth, death, or marriage | H&S 103470, 70602.5 | $ 225 |
| 161. | Affidavit procedure for real property of small value under Prob.C 13201 | GC 70626(b)(9) | $ 45 |
| 162. | Guardianship investigations (amount set by court) | Prob.C 1513.1 | $ 600 |
| 163. | Information package for conservators | Prob.C 1835 | $ 20 |
| 164. | Conservatorship investigator's fee (amount set by court):5 Initial Review |
Prob.C 1851.5 |
$ 650 $ 400 |
| 165. | Petition for summary probate (Public Administrator only) | Prob.C 7660 | $ 205 |
| 166. | Delivery of will to court in which the estate may be administered (Prob.C 8200) | GC 70626(d) | $ 50 |
| 167. | Request for special notice in decedent’s estate, guardianship, conservatorship, and trust proceedings (Prob.C 1250, 2700, 17204) | GC 70662 | $ 40 |
| 168. | Registering a conservatorship established outside of California (effective January 1, 2016) | GC 70663 | $ 30 |
*Note: Some fees relevant to Civil, Family Law, and Probate Cases may be found in other sections of the fee list. See the drop-down list for all sections containing relevant fees.
Appeal and Writ Related Fees
| Appeal of Unlimited Civil, Family Law, and Probate Cases | Description | Code Section(s) | Total Fee Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169. | Certificate for Court of Appeal or Supreme Court on motion prior to filing appeal record | GC 70620 | $ 20 |
| 170. | Appeal or cross appeal to court of appeal (payable to court of appeal) | GC 68926, 68926.1(b) | $ 775 |
| 171. | 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) | GC 68926.1 | $ 100 |
| Other Appeals | Description | Code Section(s) | Total Fee Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 172. | Appeal in limited civil case (to appellate division), where amount demanded in case does not exceed $10,000 | GC 70621(b), GC 70602.5 | $ 225 |
| 173. | Appeal in limited civil case (to appellate division), where amount demanded in case exceeds $10,000 (but does not exceed $25,000) | GC 70621(a), GC 70602.5 | $ 370 |
| 174. | Appeal in small claims case | CCP 116.760 | $ 75 |
| 175. | Writ petition to appellate division, where amount demanded in limited civil case does not exceed $10,000 | GC 70621(b), GC 70602.5 | $ 225 |
| 176. | Writ petition to appellate division, where amount demanded in limited civil case exceeds $10,000 (but does not exceed $25,000) | GC 70621(a), GC 70602.5 | $ 370 |
| 177. | Appeal from Labor Commissioner's Award (Lab.C 98.2) | GC 70611, GC 70602.5, 70602.6 | $ 435 |
| 178. | Appeal of final decision on parking citation violation (VC 40230) | GC 70615(b) | $ 25 |
| 179. | Appeal from determination of dangerous or vicious dog (F&A 31622) | GC 70626(b)(8) | $ 45 |
| 180. | Appeal of administrative fine or penalty (GC 53069.4(b)(2)) | GC 70615(a) | $ 25 |
| 181. | Appeal of administrative penalty for fare evasion or passenger conduct violation (PUC 99582) | GC 70615(c) | $ 25 |
| Records Related and Copy Work Fees | Description | Code Section(s) | Total Fee Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182. | Certifying a copy of paper, record, or proceeding on file | GC 70626(a)(4) | $ 40 |
| 183. | Certificate for which fee is not otherwise fixed; includes lis pendens | GC 70626(a)(8) | $ 40 |
| 184. | Preparing a copy of any record, proceeding or paper on file (per page) | GC 70627(a) | $ 0.50 |
| 185. | Comparison of a copy with an original on file (per page) | GC 70627(b) | $ 1 |
| 186. | Searching records or files, for each search longer than 10 minutes | GC 70627(c) | $ 15 |
| 187. | Exemplification of record or other paper on file | GC 70628 | $ 50 |
| 188. | Document authenticated pursuant to court order (per signature) | GC 70629 | $ 15 |
| 189. | Certified copy of marriage or domestic partnership dissolution record (requested by public agency) | GC 70674 | $ 10 |
| 190. | Certified copy of marriage or domestic partnership dissolution record (requested by any other applicant) | GC 70674 | $ 15 |
| Returned Checks/Insufficient Payments | Description | Code Section(s) | Total Fee Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 191. | 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. | CCP 411.20(g), GC 71386 | $ 45 |
| 192. | Administrative charge for an Electronic Funds Transfer and/or Credit Card payment that is returned due to Chargeback from the bank. Payment is due immediately upon notification and if left unpaid will result in the filing being voided. | GC 6159(g) | $ 45 |
| 193. | 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. | CCP 411.21(g) | $ 25 |
| Miscellaneous Fees | Description | Code Section(s) | Total Fee Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 194. | Administrative charge for collection of fees where fee waiver was previously granted | GC 68638(a)(3) | $ 25 |
| 195. | Administrative charge for recovering, as part of judgment, fees not paid by public entity under GC 6103 | GC 6103.5(d) | $ 25 |
| 196. | Taking affidavit, except in criminal case or adoption proceedings | GC 70626(a)(5) | $ 40 |
| 197. | Acknowledgment of deed or other instrument | GC 70626(a)(6) | $ 40 |
| 198. | Recording or registering license or issuing certificate in connection with a license, required by law, for which charge is not otherwise prescribed | GC 70626(a)(7) | $ 40 |
| 199. | Filing affidavit of publication of notice of dissolution of partnership | GC 70626(b)(7) | $ 45 |
| 200. | Filing and indexing papers for which a charge is not provided elsewhere | GC 70626(b)(10) | $ 45 |
| 201. | Appearance by videoconferencing | GC 70630 | Amount set by court |
| 202. | Reasonable fee for service or product, not to exceed costs, where no fee is otherwise provided for (Rule 10.815) | GC 70631 | |
| a. | Name indexed on Compact Disk (CD), for each CD, Legacy, monthly only | $ 50.00 | |
| b. | Color photos under the control of the Exhibition custodian, reproduced by scanning, per page | $ 4.50 | |
| c. | Color photos under the control of the Exhibit custodian reproduced using color printer, per page | $ 5.00 | |
| d. | Duplication of VHS video tape under the control of the Exhibit custodian, each tape copied | $ 14.00 | |
| e. | Duplication of audio tape under the control of the Exhibit custodian, each tape copied | $ 10.00 | |
| f. | Hard copy of rules of Court (from clerk’s office) | $ 15.00 | |
| g. | Installment account process for fine payments Board Res. 92-1309 | $ 35.00/$ 30.00 | |
| h. | Fax filing, per page in addition to any other fee | (CRC 2.304(e)) | $ 1.00 |
| i. | Accessing Civil case documents via the Web: (4) - First 10 pages per document - Subsequent pages per document - Maximum amount to be charged per document |
CRC 2.506 and GC 68150(l) |
$ 7.50 $ .07 $ 40 |
| j. | Public Name Search via the Web: (4) - for 1 name search credit - for 5 name search credits - for 10 name search credits - for 75 name search credits - 30 days of unlimited name search credits |
CRC 2.506 and GC 68150(l) |
$ 1.50 $ 5.00 $ 9.00 $ 70.00 $ 400.00 |
| 203. | Administering funds held in trust for deposits of funds for reporters’ transcripts | GC 70632 CRC 8.130 and 8.834 |
$ 50 |
| 204. | Certificate of facts regarding unsatisfied judgment | VC 16373 | $ 15 |
| 205. | Trial Court Employee subpoenaed as a Witness (5) | GC 68097.2 | $ 275 |
| 206. | E-Filing Convenience Fee (per transaction) | CRC 2.253(b)(5) | $ 2.25 |
| Surety Miscellaneous Fees | Description | Code Section(s) | Total Fee Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| 207. | Filing power of attorney, revocation, cancellation, etc | GC 26855.1 | $ 3.50/ $ 2.50 |
| 208. | Filing financial statement of admitted surety insurer | GC 26855.2 | $ 3.50 |
| 209. | Issuing certificate regarding justification of sureties | GC 26855.3 | $ 3.50 |
Footnotes
- Fees pursuant to the Uniform Civil Fees and Standard Fee Schedule Act of 2005 (Stats. 2005, ch. 75 (AB 145)), AB 1248 (Stats. 2007, ch. 738), SB 1407 (Stats. 2008, ch. 311), 2009 Budget Act (Stats. 2009, ch. 22, SBX4 13), SB 857 (Stats. 2010, ch. 720), SB 1021 (Stats. 2012, ch. 41), AB 2612 (Stats. 2012, ch. 377), SB 75 (Stats. 2013, ch. 31), AB 1293 (Stats. 2013, ch. 382), AB 330 (Stats. 2019, ch. 217) and other legislation.
- Caption must identify as subject to the supplemental fee.
- 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.
- In order to provide electronic public access to court information, the Orange County Superior Court incurs technology development, maintenance, and operational expenses. Pursuant to CRC 2.506 and GC 68150(l), the Court may impose fees for the costs of providing access to electronic court records.
- Fee increases to various fees set by Court effective January 5, 2019
- Fee increase to various fees set by Court effective November 1, 2021