13th Judicial Circuit Court, Mobile County, Alabama Filing Fees and Waivers

CRITICAL

Fee

50 $

Applies to

Default application or motion for default judgment on pleadings or summary judgment

Applications for default and the listed motions incur a $50 fee.

Applications for Default, Motions for Default, Motions for Judgment on the Pleadings & Motions for Summary Judgment $50.00

CRITICAL

Fee

208 $

Applies to

Workers compensation action

Worker’s Compensation (any action other than a workers comp should be filed as a separate lawsuit, with a separate case number) $208.00 ($163.00 + $45.00)

Worker’s Compensation (any action other than a workers comp should be filed as a separate lawsuit, with a separate case number) $208.00 ($163.00 + $45.00)

CRITICAL

Fee

28

Applies to

Term wage

The fee for a Term. Wage is $28.00.

Term. Wage $28.00

CRITICAL

Fee

10

Applies to

Sub wage

A Sub. Wage costs $10.00, with an additional fee listed in the certified mail chart.

Sub. Wage (any physical address in Alabama, P.O. Box or out of State; additional fee, see certified mail chart) $10.00

CRITICAL

Fee

297 $

Applies to

Counterclaim cross claim third party or intervention filing

Counterclaims, cross-claims, the listed third-party and intervention filings, and declaratory judgments incur a $297 fee plus any service fees.

Counter-Claims, Cross-Claims, Third-Party Motions, Third-Party Complaints, Motions for Intervention, Complaints in Intervention and Declaratory Judgments $297.00 **plus any service fees

CRITICAL

Fee

17.84

Applies to

E certified return receipt restricted delivery third ounce

E-certified restricted-delivery return-receipt postage for the third ounce costs $17.84.

E-Certified r/r, 3rd ounce Restricted Delivery $17.84

CRITICALCriminal cases

Fee

260

Applies to

Rule 32

The Rule 32 fee is $260.00.

Rule 32 fee: $260.00

CRITICAL

Fee

12 $

Applies to

Subpoena

Each subpoena incurs a $12 fee.

Subpoenas $12.00 each

CRITICAL

Fee

360 $

Applies to

Civil suit filing

The filing fee for one-plaintiff civil suits exceeding $50,000 is $360, and this fee range also applies to the specified tort and collection/account cases.

Civil suits exceeding $50,000.00 (exclusive of interest & costs, but including attorney’s fees if allowed by law or contract) With (1) plaintiff: $360.00 ($315.00 + $45.00) This fee range will apply to all torts in which the complaint requests unspecified damages or requests PUNITIVE DAMAGES. This rate will also apply to all collection/account cases in which the amount exceeds $50,000.00

CRITICAL

Fee

9.44

Applies to

E certified return receipt third ounce

E-certified return-receipt postage for the third ounce costs $9.44.

E-Certified r/r, 3rd ounce $9.44

CRITICAL

Fee

10 $

Applies to

Additional defendant

Each additional defendant incurs a $10 fee.

Additional Defendants $10.00 each

CRITICAL

Fee

311

Applies to

Post motions cross claim

The fee for post motions (cross claim) is $311.00.

Post Motions (Cross Claim) $311.00

CRITICAL

Fee

18.84

Applies to

Certified return receipt restricted delivery first ounce

Certified restricted-delivery return-receipt postage for the first ounce costs $18.84.

Certified r/r Restricted Delivery, 1st ounce $18.84

CRITICAL

Fee

30 $

Applies to

Attachment garnishment or execution

Attachments, garnishments, and executions incur a $30 fee.

Attachments, Garnishments and Executions $30.00

CRITICAL

Fee

30

Applies to

Execution

The fee for executions is $30.00.

Executions $30.00

CRITICAL

Fee

208

Applies to

New divorce

The filing fee for a new divorce is $208.00.

New Divorce $208.00

CRITICAL

Fee

200

Applies to

Appeal

The appeal fee is $200.00 and is payable to the Court of Civil Appeals.

Appeals (Pay to Court of Civil Appeals) $200.00

CRITICAL

Fee

19.42

Applies to

Certified return receipt restricted delivery third ounce

Certified restricted-delivery return-receipt postage for the third ounce costs $19.42.

Certified r/r Restricted Delivery, 3rd ounce $19.42

CRITICAL

Fee

28

Applies to

New wage

The fee for a new wage is $28.00.

New Wage $28.00

CRITICAL

Fee

10.73

Applies to

Certified return receipt second ounce

Certified return-receipt postage for the second ounce costs $10.73.

Certified return receipt, 2nd ounce $10.73

CRITICAL

Fee

1.03

Applies to

First class mail second ounce

First-class postage for the second ounce costs $1.03.

1st class, 2nd ounce $1.03

CRITICAL

Fee

0.74

Applies to

First class mail first ounce

First-class postage for the first ounce costs $0.74.

1st class, 1st ounce $0.74

CRITICAL

Fee

9.15

Applies to

E certified return receipt second ounce

E-certified return-receipt postage for the second ounce costs $9.15.

E-Certified r/r, 2nd ounce $9.15

CRITICAL

Fee

12

Applies to

Subpoena

Each subpoena costs $12.00.

Subpoenas $12.00 each

CRITICAL

Fee

17.55

Applies to

E certified return receipt restricted delivery second ounce

E-certified restricted-delivery return-receipt postage for the second ounce costs $17.55.

E-Certified r/r, 2nd ounce Restricted Delivery $17.55

CRITICAL

Fee

100 $

Applies to

Additional plaintiff

Each additional plaintiff in a civil suit in the up-to-$50,000 range incurs a $100 fee, except when the second plaintiff’s only claim is loss of consortium.

Civil suits up to $50,000.00 (exclusive of interest & costs, but including attorney’s fees if allowed by law or contract) With (1) plaintiff: $260.00 ($215.00 + $45.00) Each additional plaintiff: $100.00 (pursuant to Clarification Act No. 2004-636, this fee does not apply if 2nd plaintiff’s only claim is loss of consortium)

CRITICAL

Fee

19.13

Applies to

Certified return receipt restricted delivery second ounce

Certified restricted-delivery return-receipt postage for the second ounce costs $19.13.

Certified r/r Restricted Delivery, 2nd ounce $19.13

CRITICAL

Fee

100 $

Applies to

Additional plaintiff

Each additional plaintiff in a civil suit exceeding $50,000 incurs a $100 fee, except when the second plaintiff’s only claim is loss of consortium.

Civil suits exceeding $50,000.00 (exclusive of interest & costs, but including attorney’s fees if allowed by law or contract) With (1) plaintiff: $360.00 ($315.00 + $45.00) Each additional plaintiff $100.00 (pursuant to Clarification Act No. 2004-636, this fee does not apply if 2nd plaintiff’s only claim is loss of consortium)

CRITICAL

Fee

260 $

Applies to

Civil suit filing

The filing fee for a civil suit in the up-to-$50,000 range, including the specified equitable and real-property cases, is $260 for one plaintiff.

Civil suits up to $50,000.00 (exclusive of interest & costs, but including attorney’s fees if allowed by law or contract) Declaratory Judgments, Injunctions, Complaints for Equitable Relief, and Real property cases, although not seeking specific sums will fall into this fee range. With (1) plaintiff: $260.00 ($215.00 + $45.00)

CRITICALCriminal cases

Fee

260

Applies to

Writ of certiorari

The fee for a Writ of Certiorari is $260.00.

Writ of Certiorari fee: $260.00

CRITICAL

Fee

8.86

Applies to

E certified return receipt first ounce

E-certified return-receipt postage for the first ounce costs $8.86.

E-Certified r/r, 1st ounce $8.86

CRITICAL

Fee

100 $

Applies to

Jury demand

A jury demand incurs a $100 fee.

Jury Demand $100.00

CRITICAL

Fee

30

Applies to

Garnishment

The fee for garnishments is $30.00.

Garnishments $30.00

CRITICAL

Fee

17.26

Applies to

E certified return receipt restricted delivery first ounce

E-certified restricted-delivery return-receipt postage for the first ounce costs $17.26.

E-Certified r/r, 1st ounce Restricted Delivery $17.26

CRITICALCriminal cases

Fee

200

Applies to

Appeal to the criminal court of appeals

The $200.00 appeal filing fee is payable directly to the State of Alabama and must be mailed directly to Montgomery.

Filing Fee for an Appeal to the Criminal Court of Appeals is $200.00. This fee is made payable directly to the State of Alabama and mail directly to Montgomery.

CRITICAL

Fee

10.44

Applies to

Certified return receipt first ounce

Certified return-receipt postage for the first ounce costs $10.44.

Certified return receipt, 1st ounce $10.44

CRITICAL

Fee

50

Applies to

Default judgment

The fee for default judgments is $50.00.

Default Judgments $50.00

CRITICAL

Fee

1.32

Applies to

First class mail third ounce

First-class postage for the third ounce costs $1.32.

1st class, 3rd ounce $1.32

CRITICAL

Fee

11.02

Applies to

Certified return receipt third ounce

Certified return-receipt postage for the third ounce costs $11.02.

Certified return receipt, 3rd ounce $11.02

WARNING

Fee

17.55 $

Applies to

E certified return receipt restricted delivery second ounce

E-certified mail with return receipt and restricted delivery costs $17.55 for the second ounce.

E-Certified r/r, 2nd ounce Restricted Delivery $17.55

WARNING

Fee

0.74 $

Applies to

First class mailing first ounce

First-class mailing costs $0.74 for the first ounce.

1st class, 1st ounce $0.74

WARNING

Fee

10.73 $

Applies to

Certified return receipt second ounce

Certified mail with return receipt costs $10.73 for the second ounce.

Certified return receipt, 2nd ounce $10.73

WARNING

Fee

9.15 $

Applies to

E certified return receipt second ounce

E-certified mail with return receipt costs $9.15 for the second ounce.

E-Certified r/r, 2nd ounce $9.15

WARNINGCriminal cases

Payments may be made by cash, cashier’s check, money order, or credit card; credit cards are accepted only at the Criminal Division Payment Window, personal checks are not accepted, and correct change is requested.

Cash, Cashier’s Check, Money Order, or Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, or Discover). Credit Card payments are only taken at the Circuit Court Criminal Division Payment Window. No Personal Checks. Payment Window hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Please have correct change.

WARNING

Fee

19.42 $

Applies to

Certified return receipt restricted delivery third ounce

Certified mail with return receipt and restricted delivery costs $19.42 for the third ounce.

Certified r/r Restricted Delivery, 3rd ounce $19.42

WARNING

Fee

17.84 $

Applies to

E certified return receipt restricted delivery third ounce

E-certified mail with return receipt and restricted delivery costs $17.84 for the third ounce.

E-Certified r/r, 3rd ounce Restricted Delivery $17.84

WARNING

Fee

19.13 $

Applies to

Certified return receipt restricted delivery second ounce

Certified mail with return receipt and restricted delivery costs $19.13 for the second ounce.

Certified r/r Restricted Delivery, 2nd ounce $19.13

WARNING

Fee

1.03 $

Applies to

First class mailing second ounce

First-class mailing costs $1.03 for the second ounce.

1st class, 2nd ounce $1.03

WARNING

Fee

18.84 $

Applies to

Certified return receipt restricted delivery first ounce

Certified mail with return receipt and restricted delivery costs $18.84 for the first ounce.

Certified r/r Restricted Delivery, 1st ounce $18.84

WARNING

The payment window hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Payment Window Hours - 8:00am to 4:30 pm