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*except for Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Francisco Counties (see below)
| Superior Court | Unlimited | Limited up to $10,000 | Limited up to $25,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Complaint – Answer/Response – 1st Appearance | $435.00 | $225.00 | $370.00 |
| Complaint – Unlawful Detainer | $435.00 | $240.00 | $385.00 |
| Answer – Unlawful Detainer | $435.00 | $225.00 | $370.00 |
| Complex case per party | $1000.00 | – | – |
| Probate | $435.00 | – | – |
| Family Law – Petition for Dissolution, Separation, or Nullify | $435.00 | – | – |
| Motion for Summary Judgement | $500.00 | – | – |
| All other Motions/Ex Parte | $60.00 | – | – |
| Court Reporter Fee (Hearing under 1 hour) | $30.00 | – | – |
| Stipulation & Order | $20.00 | – | – |
| Order to Judgement Debtor | $60.00 | – | – |
| Application for Subpoena for Discovery in out-of-state case | $30.00 | – | – |
| Jury Fees | $150.00 | – | – |
| Abstract/Writ | $25.00 | – | – |
| Notice of Appeal – To Court of Appeal | $775.00 | $225.00 | $370.00 |
| Transcript Fee to Court Clerk (two checks required) | $100.00 | $225.00 | $370.00 |
| Copies (per page) | $0.50 | – | – |
| Certification (per document – plus copies) | $25.00 | – | – |
| Exemplification | $50.00 | – | – |
| Small Claims | Up to $1,500 | $1,501 – $5,000 | $5,001 – $10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Claims | $30.00 | $50.00 | $75.00 |
| Small Claims – of filing more than 12 per year | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Small Claims – Appeal | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Small Claims – Request to reset hearing | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Superior Court | Unlimited | Limited up to $10,000 | Limited up to $25,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Complaint – Answer/Response – 1st Appearance | $450.00 | $255.00 | $395.00 |
| Complaint – Unlawful Detainer | $450.00 | $270.00 | $410.00 |
| Answer – Unlawful Detainer | $450.00 | $255.00 | $395.00 |
| Complex case per party | $1000.00 | – | – |
| Probate | $450.00 | – | – |
| Family Law – Petition for Dissolution, Separation, or Nullify | $450.00 | – | – |
| Motion for Summary Judgement | $500.00 | – | – |
| All other Motions/Ex Parte | $60.00 | – | – |
| Court Reporter Fee (Hearing under 1 hour) | $30.00 | – | – |
| Stipulation & Order | $20.00 | – | – |
| Order to Judgement Debtor | $60.00 | – | – |
| Application for Subpoena for Discovery in out-of-state case | $45.00 | – | – |
| Jury Fees | $150.00 | – | – |
| Abstract/Writ | $40.00 | – | – |
| Notice of Appeal – To Court of Appeal | $775.00 | $225.00 | $370.00 |
| Transcript Fee to Court Clerk (two checks required) | $100.00 | $225.00 | $370.00 |
| Copies (per page) | $0.50 | – | – |
| Certification (per document – plus copies) | $40.00 | – | – |
| Exemplification | $50.00 | – | – |
| Small Claims | Up to $1,500 | $1,501 – $5,000 | $5,001 – $10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Claims | $30.00 | $50.00 | $75.00 |
| Small Claims – of filing more than 12 per year | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Small Claims – Appeal | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Small Claims – Request to reset hearing | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Superior Court | Unlimited | Limited up to $10,000 | Limited up to $25,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Complaint – Answer/Response – 1st Appearance | $435.00 | $225.00 | $370.00 |
| Complaint – Unlawful Detainer | $435.00 | $240.00 | $385.00 |
| Answer – Unlawful Detainer | $435.00 | $225.00 | $370.00 |
| Complex case per party | $1000.00 | – | – |
| Probate | $435.00 | – | – |
| Family Law – Petition for Dissolution, Separation, or Nullify | $435.00 | – | – |
| Motion for Summary Judgement | $500.00 | – | – |
| All other Motions/Ex Parte | $60.00 | – | – |
| Court Reporter Fee (Hearing under 1 hour) | $30.00 | – | – |
| Stipulation & Order | $20.00 | – | – |
| Order to Judgement Debtor | $60.00 | – | – |
| Application for Subpoena for Discovery in out-of-state case | $45.00 | – | – |
| Jury Fees | $150.00 | – | – |
| Abstract/Writ | $40.00 | – | – |
| Notice of Appeal – To Court of Appeal | $775.00 | $225.00 | $370.00 |
| Transcript Fee to Court Clerk (two checks required) | $100.00 | $225.00 | $370.00 |
| Copies (per page) | $0.50 | – | – |
| Certification (per document – plus copies) | $40.00 | – | – |
| Exemplification | $50.00 | – | – |
| Small Claims | Up to $1,500 | $1,501 – $5,000 | $5,001 – $10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Claims | $30.00 | $50.00 | $75.00 |
| Small Claims – of filing more than 12 per year | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Small Claims – Appeal | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Small Claims – Request to reset hearing | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Superior Court | Unlimited | Limited up to $10,000 | Limited up to $25,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Complaint – Answer/Response – 1st Appearance | $450.00 | $225.00 | $370.00 |
| Complaint – Unlawful Detainer | $450.00 | $240.00 | $385.00 |
| Answer – Unlawful Detainer | $450.00 | $225.00 | $370.00 |
| Complex case per party | $1000.00 | – | – |
| Probate | $450.00 | – | – |
| Family Law – Petition for Dissolution, Separation, or Nullify | $450.00 | – | – |
| Motion for Summary Judgement | $500.00 | – | – |
| All other Motions/Ex Parte | $60.00 | – | – |
| Court Reporter Fees (Under 1 hour) | $30.00 | – | – |
| Stipulation & Order | $20.00 | – | – |
| Order to Judgement Debtor | $60.00 | – | – |
| Application for Subpoena for Discovery in out-of-state case | $30.00 | – | – |
| Jury Fees | $150.00 | – | – |
| Abstract/Writ | $25.00 | – | – |
| Notice of Appeal – To Court of Appeal | $775.00 | $225.00 | $370.00 |
| Transcript Fee to Court Clerk (two checks required) | $100.00 | $225.00 | $370.00 |
| Copies (per page) | $0.50 | – | – |
| Certification (per document – plus copies) | $25.00 | – | – |
| Exemplification | $20.00 | – | – |
| Small Claims | Up to $1,500 | $1,501 – $5,000 | $5,001 – $10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Claims | $30.00 | $50.00 | $75.00 |
| Small Claims – of filing more than 12 per year | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Small Claims – Appeal | $75.00 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Small Claims – Request to reset hearing | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| U.S. Bankruptcy Court | Fee |
|---|---|
| Petition – Chapter 7 | $335.00 |
| Petition – Chapters 9, 11(non-railroad), & 15 | $1,717.00 |
| Petition – Chapter 12 | $275.00 |
| Petition – Chapter 13 | $310.00 |
| Adversary Complaint | $350.00 |
| Motion for Relief From Stay | $176.00 |
| Copies (per page) | $0.50 |
| Copies (per certification) | $11.00 |
| Appeal | $298.00 |
| U.S. District Court | Fee |
|---|---|
| Ordinary Civil Filing | $400.00 |
| Notice of Appeal | $505.00 |
| Appeal to District Court from Misd Case | $38.00 |
| Pro Hac Vice | $306.00 |
| Copies (per page) | $0.50 |
| Certifications | $11.00 |
| Exemplifications | $21.00 |
| Secretary of State – Corporate Filings | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Articles of Incorporation – (Two Checks) | $100.00 | $15.00 |
| Non-Profit Organization – (Two Checks) | $30.00 | $15.00 |
| Corporate Name Reservation – (Two Checks) | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Certificate of Good Standing | $5.00 |
| Witness Fees | Per Day | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| State Court Subpoena (round trip mileage) | $35.00 | $0.20 |
| Federal Court Subpoena (round trip mileage) | $40.00 | $0.57 |
| Peace Officer/State Public Employee | $275.00 | – |
