Plumas Superior Court Filing Fees and Waivers

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Applies to

Continuance request

Attorneys wishing to continue a hearing may submit a signed stipulation and order together with the filing fee.

Attorneys wishing to continue a hearing may submit a signed stipulation and order together with the filing fee.

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For fax and email filings, applicable fees are charged to the credit card on the cover sheet, and card information is required even if a fee waiver applies.

Notwithstanding a Fee Waiver, credit card information must be included on the cover sheet including the 3- or 4-digit security code. For purposes of facsimile/email filings in this court, the Telephone Number and E-Mail Address fields on the cover sheet are deemed required. All applicable fees will be charged to the credit card provided on the cover sheet.

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Applies to

Daily jury fee deposit

Beginning on the second day of trial, including jury selection, and each succeeding day, the demanding party must deposit one day of jury fees and mileage with the Clerk.

(b) At the commencement of the second day the court is in secession for the trial (including jury selection), and on each succeeding day, the demanding party shall deposit with the Clerk of the Court a sum equal to the panel or seated jury’s one-day jury fees and mileage.

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Fee

395

Applies to

Petition concerning a power of attorney, or objection or opposition

The fee for a petition concerning a power of attorney and any objection or other opposition is $395.

Petition concerning a power of attorney and objections or other opposition (Prob.C 4541) GC 70655(c)(8) $ 395*

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Fee

395

Applies to

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

The fee is $395 for the first objection or revocation petition, except that when filed with a petition for appointment of a personal representative under GC 70650(c), only the GC 70650(c) fee is charged.

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) $ 395*

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Beginning on the second day the court is in session for trial, including jury selection, and on each succeeding day, the demanding party must deposit with the Clerk an amount equal to one day of jury fees and mileage for the panel or seated jury.

(b) At the commencement of the second day the court is in secession for the trial (including jury selection), and on each succeeding day, the demanding party shall deposit with the Clerk of the Court a sum equal to the panel or seated jury’s one-day jury fees and mileage.

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Applies to

Continuance stipulation and order

Attorneys wishing to continue a hearing may submit a signed stipulation and order together with the filing fee.

Attorneys wishing to continue a hearing may submit a signed stipulation and order together with the filing fee.

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Fee

395

Applies to

First-filed petition for letters of administration, letters testamentary, or special letters of administration with powers of general representative

The fee for the listed first-filed probate petitions is $395.

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) $ 395*

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Fee

395

Applies to

Petition or opposition concerning internal affairs of a trust, or first account of trustee of testamentary trust

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 $ 395*

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 $ 395*

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Fee

20

Applies to

Deposit of estate planning documents

Depositing estate planning documents has a $20 fee.

154 Deposit of estate planning documents GC 70660 $ 20

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Applies to

Costs for stepparent adoption, including investigation

The court sets stepparent adoption costs, including investigation, up to $700.

Costs for stepparent adoption, including investigation (amount FC 9002 Amount set set by court, up to $700) (FC 9001, 9002) by court

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Fee

40

Applies to

Blocked account funds withdrawal petition

A petition to withdraw funds from a blocked account has a $40 fee.

152 Petition to withdraw funds from blocked account GC 70657(a) $ 40

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Fee

395

Applies to

Succession to real property petition or opposition

A petition to determine succession to real property, including objections or other opposition, has a $395 filing fee.

137 Petition to determine succession to real property and GC 70655(c)(2) $ 395* objections or other opposition (Prob.C 13151)

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Fee

395

Applies to

Other civil harassment petition or response

A civil-harassment petition in other circumstances and its response cost $395*.

Petition to prevent civil harassment (other) and response $ 395*

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Fee

40

Applies to

Motion or other paper requiring hearing

A motion or other paper requiring a hearing costs $40, except when it is the party's first paper and the first-paper filing fee is paid; the listed examples are included.

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: Motion listed under CCP 1005(a)(1)–(12); Motion or application to continue a trial date; Discovery motion under CCP 2016.010 et seq.; Motion for new trial; Ex parte application requiring a party to give notice of the ex parte appearance to other parties. $ 40

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Fee

$550

Applies to

Additional fee for case designated as complex

Plaintiffs must pay an additional $550 fee for a case designated as complex.

Additional fee for case designated as complex (plaintiffs)

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Fee

$225

Applies to

Answer or other first paper

Each non-plaintiff party must pay a $225 fee for an answer or other first paper in a limited civil case up to $10,000.

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

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Fee

395

Applies to

Deceased settlor claim or trust allocation petition or opposition

A petition concerning claims against a deceased settlor or allocation of amounts between trusts, including objections or other opposition, has a $395 filing fee.

139 Petition for approval, compromise, or settlement of claims GC 70655(c)(9) $ 395* against deceased settlor, or for allocation of amounts due between trusts, or objections or other opposition (Prob.C 19020)

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Fee

40

Applies to

Subsequent nonparty petition out of state discovery dispute

A non-party's subsequent petition for relief in an out-of-state discovery dispute costs $40 if the fee under GC 70626(c) was previously paid.

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)) $40

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Fee

40

Applies to

Hearing motion application or other paper after first paper

A motion, application, or other paper requiring a hearing after the first paper has a $40 fee, including the listed examples.

148 Motion, application or other paper requiring a hearing after GC 70657(a)(1), $ 40 the first paper, including motion or other paper listed in GC 70617(a) 70617(a) (motions listed in CCP 1005(a)(1)–(12), motion to continue a trial date, discovery motions, motion for new trial)

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Fee

20

Applies to

Stipulation and order

A stipulation and order costs $20, except when it is the party's first paper and the first-paper filing fee is paid.

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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Applies to

Petition or opposition in guardianship of the person only

No fee is charged for a petition or opposition filed after letters issue 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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Fee

180

Applies to

Court reporter per diem fee

The court sets the court reporter per diem fee, listed as $180.

Court reporter per diem fees (amount set by court) GC 68086(a)(1)–(3) $180

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Fee

395

Applies to

Other workplace violence petition or response

A workplace-violence petition in other circumstances and its response cost $395*.

Petition to prevent workplace violence (other) and response $ 395*

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Fee

200

Applies to

First or subsequent petition for special letters of administration without powers of general personal representative

The fee for a first or subsequent petition for special letters of administration without general representative powers is $200.

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

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Applies to

Claim opposing forfeiture of seized property

A claim opposing forfeiture of property valued over $5,000 is subject to the fee in GC 70611.

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

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Applies to

Application for fee waiver

Applications to waive fees and costs must be made under California Rules of Court, rule 8.818.

Applications for a waiver of fees and costs shall be made pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 8.818.

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Fee

140

Applies to

Limited to unlimited jurisdiction reclassification

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

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

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Applies to

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

No fee is charged for a response or subsequent paper when support is the only issue; a custody issue is subject to the charge for a first response paper in other family law matters.

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

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Fee

50

Applies to

Change of venue

A change of venue costs $50, payable to the transferring superior court, and a separate check with the initial filing fee for the receiving court is also required.

Change of venue (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

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Applies to

Document relating to a stipulated postjudgment modification of child support

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

A document relating to a stipulated postjudgment modification GC 70671(d) No fee

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Fee

395

Applies to

Petition commencing other proceedings under the Probate Code or objection or opposition to such petition

The fee for a petition commencing another Probate Code proceeding, or an objection or other opposition to such a petition, is $395, with the listed examples specified separately.

Petition commencing other proceedings under the Probate Code and objections or other opposition to such petitions, including the following: GC 70655 $ 395*

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Applies to

Jury fees

Jury fees must be deposited with the Clerk’s Office at least five days before trial; failure to timely file them waives a jury trial.

(b) Jury fees must be deposited with the Clerk’s Office at least five (5) days prior to the date of trial. Failing to timely file jury fees will result in waiver of jury trial.

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Fee

225

Applies to

Petition for appointment of guardian of the person only or opposition to petition

The fee for a petition to appoint a guardian of the person only, or a noncompeting opposition, is $225.

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

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Fee

30

Applies to

Confession of judgment

A confession of judgment costs $30.

Confession of judgment (CCP 1134) GC 70626(b)(3) $ 30

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Fee

395

Applies to

First party petition out of state discovery dispute

A party's first petition for relief in an out-of-state discovery dispute costs $395*.

First petition by party for relief in discovery dispute related to out-of-state case (CCP 2029.610(a), CCP 2029.620(c)(1)) $395*

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Fee

$370

Applies to

Answer or other first paper

Each non-plaintiff party must pay a $370 fee for an answer or other first paper in a limited civil case over $10,000 and up to $25,000.

Answer or other first paper filed by each party other than plaintiff (amount over $10,000 up to $25,000) (including unlawful detainer)

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Fee

225

Applies to

Small value estate set aside petition

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

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

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Advance jury fees must be paid pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 631.

(a) Advance jury fees shall be paid pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 631.

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Applies to

Investigation concerning petition to declare child free from parental custody and control

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

Cost for investigation re: petition to declare child free from FC 7851.5 Amount set parental custody and control by court

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Fee

500

Applies to

Pro hac vice application

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

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

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Fee

20

Applies to

Hearing or case management conference continuance

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

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

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When no Official Court Reporter is provided or available, parties requesting reporting services must pay equal shares of the fee to the Clerk before the reporter’s availability is confirmed; another party may pay the whole fee, and reporting services are waived if the fee is not fully paid.

(c) In civil, family law cases, or any other matter where the Official Court Reporter is not provided or otherwise unavailable (California Rule of Court, rule 2.956 and Government Code section 68086), the parties requesting reporting services shall pay in equal proportion the appropriate fee to the Clerk of the Court prior to the confirmation of the reporter’s availability and commitment to that proceeding. Should any party refuse to pay the pro rata fee, the other party may elect to pay the entire fee. In either case, all amounts so paid may be recovered as taxable costs. If the entire fee is not paid, reporting services shall be deemed waived.

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Applies to

Filing on issues relating to parentage or support

No fee is charged for parentage- or support-related filings in a qualifying case where a Title IV-D agency has intervened and provides services.

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

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Fee

20

Applies to

Order authorizing summons service by posting or publication

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

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

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Fee

$140

Applies to

Amended complaint, cross-complaint, or amended cross-complaint

A $140 fee applies to an amended complaint or cross-complaint that reclassifies a case from limited civil to unlimited civil.

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

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Fee

395

Applies to

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

The fee for a petition to determine the fact of death to determine title to real property, and any objection or other opposition, is $395.

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) $ 395*

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Applies to

Stipulation regarding date of termination of marital or domestic partnership status

No fee is charged for a stipulation regarding the termination date when the court 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 GC 70671(c) No fee

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Applies to

Fax or email filing

Applicable fax or email filing fees are charged to the credit card provided on the cover sheet.

All applicable fees will be charged to the credit card provided on the cover sheet.

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Fee

30

Applies to

Renewal of judgment

Renewal of a judgment costs $30.

Renewal of judgment (CCP 683.150) GC 70626(b)(4) $ 30

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Fee

$395

Applies to

Answer or other first paper

Each non-plaintiff party must pay a $395 fee for an answer or other first paper in an unlimited civil case over $25,000.

Answer or other first paper filed by each party other than plaintiff (amount over $25,000) (including unlawful detainer)

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Applies to

Guardianship investigation

A petitioner must pay the court-determined cost of a guardianship investigation unless a fee waiver is approved.

Upon the filing of a petition for guardianship, the Court shall order the appropriate level of guardianship investigation. Petitioner shall be required to pay for the guardianship investigation at a cost determined by the court, unless there has been approval of a fee waiver.

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Applies to

Jury trial fees

Jury fees must be deposited with the Clerk’s Office at least five days before trial; failure to do so waives the jury trial.

(b) Jury fees must be deposited with the Clerk’s Office at least five (5) days prior to the date of trial. Failing to timely file jury fees will result in waiver of jury trial.

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Fee

395

Applies to

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

The fee for the specified capacity and health care decision authority petition, and any objection or other opposition, is $395.

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) $ 395*

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Applies to

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

No fee is charged for papers filed by the Department of Child Support Services to establish parentage or establish, modify, or collect support.

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

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Fee

395

Applies to

Petition concerning advance health care directive, or objection or opposition

The fee for a petition concerning an advance health care directive and any objection or other opposition is $395.

Petition concerning advance health care directive and objections or other opposition (Prob.C 4766) GC 70655(c)(7) $ 395*

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Fee

30

Applies to

Out of state discovery subpoena application

An application for an out-of-state discovery subpoena costs $30.

Application for subpoena for discovery in out-of-state case (CCP 2029.300) $30

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Fee

500

Applies to

Motion for summary judgment

A motion for summary judgment has a $500 fee.

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

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Fee

$189

Applies to

Cross-complaint or amendment of cross-complaint

A $189 fee applies to 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 not over $25,000.

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)

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Applies to

Continuance stipulation and order

Attorneys wishing to continue a hearing may submit a signed stipulation and order together with the filing fee.

Attorneys wishing to continue a hearing may submit a signed stipulation and order together with the filing fee.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Advance jury fees

Advance jury fees must be paid pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 631.

(a) Advance jury fees shall be paid pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 631.

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Fee

200

Applies to

Extra court reporter

The court sets the fee for an extra court reporter, listed as $200.

Extra court reporter (amount set by court) GC 69953.5 $200

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Applies to

Opposition to petition

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 GC 70654(e) No fee

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Fee

40

Applies to

Ex parte relief application

An application for ex parte relief has a $40 fee, except for an ex parte petition for discharge.

149 Application for ex parte relief other than ex parte petition for GC 70657(a)(2) $ 40 discharge.

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Fee

200

Applies to

Decedent estate petition or opposition

A petition or opposition filed after issuance of specified letters in a decedent’s estate not subject to the GC 70658(a) fee has a $200 fee.

147 Petition (or opposition to petition) after issuance of special GC $ 200 letters of administration or letters testamentary or of 70657.5(a)(2) administration in decedents’ estates that are not subject to the $355 fee in GC 70658(a)

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Fee

395

Applies to

Spousal or domestic partnership property petition or opposition

A spousal or domestic partnership property petition, including objections or other opposition, has a $395 filing fee.

138 Spousal or domestic partnership property petition and GC 70655(c)(3) $ 395* objections or other opposition (Prob.C 13650)

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Fee

$145

Applies to

Cross-complaint or amendment of cross-complaint

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)

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)

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Fee

40

Applies to

Guardianship or conservatorship petition or opposition

144 Petition (or opposition to petition) filed after the issuance of GC 70657(a)(3) $ 40 temporary letters of guardianship or conservatorship or letters of guardianship or conservatorship not subject to the $355 fee in GC 70658(a) and not exempt under GC 70657(e)

144 Petition (or opposition to petition) filed after the issuance of GC 70657(a)(3) $ 40 temporary letters of guardianship or conservatorship or letters of guardianship or conservatorship not subject to the $355 fee in GC 70658(a) and not exempt under GC 70657(e)

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Fee

500

Applies to

Summary judgment or summary adjudication motion

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

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

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Fee

$145

Applies to

Amendment of complaint or other first paper

A $145 fee applies when an amendment increases the amount at issue from $10,000 or less to more than $10,000, but not over $25,000.

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)

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Fee

80

Applies to

First nonparty petition out of state discovery dispute

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

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)) $80

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Fee

40

Applies to

Subsequent party petition out of state discovery dispute

A party's subsequent petition for relief in an out-of-state discovery dispute costs $40 if the first appearance fee was previously paid.

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)) $40

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Fee

395

Applies to

Petition for appointment of conservator or guardian, or opposition to such petition

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) $ 395*

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) $ 395*

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Applies to

Premarital counseling for minors

The court sets the amount for premarital counseling for minors.

Premarital counseling for minors FC 304 Amount set by court

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Fee

15

Applies to

Estate document search

Each search for estate documents lasting longer than 10 minutes has a $15 fee.

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

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Fee

500

Applies to

Pro hac vice application renewal

The pro hac vice application renewal fee is $500 for each year the case continues.

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

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Fee

200

Applies to

Petition or opposition concerning internal affairs of a trust created by court order

The fee for the specified petition or opposition concerning a trust created by court order is $200; the entry identifies these trusts as not subject to the $355 fee under GC 70652.

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 $355 fee under GC 70652) GC 70657.5(a)(1), 70652(d) $ 200

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Fee

40

Applies to

First or subsequent petition for temporary letters of conservatorship or guardianship

The fee for a first or subsequent petition for temporary letters of conservatorship or guardianship is $40.

First or subsequent petition for temporary letters of GC 70657(a)(4) $ 40

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Fee

395

Applies to

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

The fee for a petition to compromise a minor’s or disabled adult’s claim when no civil action is pending, and any objection or other opposition, is $395.

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) $ 395*

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Applies to

Jury fee deposit

If the party responsible for jury fees waives the jury and does not pay, another party may preserve jury trial by depositing the required fees; otherwise, the jury is waived and trial proceeds without one.

(c) If, during jury selection or trial, the party responsible for jury fees waives the jury and fails to pay the jury fees described herein, any other party may preserve their right to jury trial by depositing fees as therein required. If no other party deposits required jury fees, the jury is waived, and the trial shall proceed without a jury.

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Fee

$100

Applies to

Petition for forfeiture

A $100 fee applies to a petition for forfeiture when a claim has been filed with the district attorney for an impounded vehicle.

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

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Fee

395

Applies to

Opposition to petition for appointment of personal representative or objection or opposition to first account of testamentary trustee

The fee for the specified opposition or objection in a decedent’s estate is $395.

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 $ 395*

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Fee

395

Applies to

Later-filed petition for letters of administration, letters testamentary, or special letters of administration with powers of general representative

The fee for a later-filed petition by someone other than the original petitioner is $395.

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) $ 395*

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Applies to

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

No fee is charged 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 GC 70677, FC 4927 No fee

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Applies to

Court-appointed counsel for child

The court sets the amount for court-appointed counsel for a child.

Court-appointed counsel for child (amount set by court) FC 3153 Amount set (FC 3150 et seq.) by court

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Fee

395

Applies to

Party response out of state discovery dispute

A party's response to an out-of-state discovery-dispute petition costs $395* if the first appearance fee was not previously paid.

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)) $395*

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Fee

395

Applies to

Petition for an order concerning a particular transaction, or objection or opposition

The fee for a petition concerning a particular transaction and any objection or other opposition is $395.

Petition for an order concerning a particular transaction and objections or other opposition (Prob.C 3100) GC 70655(c)(5) $ 395*

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Applies to

Opposition to petition for appointment of conservator or guardian

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

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

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Fee

$189

Applies to

Amendment of complaint or other first paper

A $189 fee applies to an assignee of record's amendment that increases the amount at issue from within the small claims limit to more than $10,000, but not over $25,000.

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)

CRITICAL

Fee

395

Applies to

Petition or opposition for listed probate order

143 Petition (or opposition to petition) for an order listed below, GC 70658(a) $ 395 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

143 Petition (or opposition to petition) for an order listed below, GC 70658(a) $ 395 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

CRITICAL

Fee

$181

Applies to

Answer or other first paper

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

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

CRITICAL

Fee

$395

Applies to

Unlimited civil first paper; unlawful detainer first paper over $25,000; listed petitions

The initial filing fee for the listed first papers and petitions in unlimited civil cases is $395.

Complaint or other first paper in unlimited civil case (amount over $25,000), including: Complaint or other first paper in unlawful detainer case over $25,000 Petition for a writ of review, mandate, or prohibition (other than a writ petition to the appellate division) Petition for a decree of change of name or gender

CRITICAL

Fee

395

Applies to

Other probate code petition or opposition

Any other petition commencing a Probate Code proceeding, including objections or other opposition, has a $395 filing fee.

140 Any other petition that commences a proceeding under the GC $ 395* Probate Code and objections or other opposition 70655(c)(10)

CRITICAL

Fee

1500

Applies to

Child custody evaluation

The listed fee for a child custody evaluation is $1,500.

Child custody evaluation (amount set by court) FC 3112 $1500

CRITICAL

Applies to

Guardianship investigation

The petitioner must pay the court-determined cost of the guardianship investigation unless a fee waiver is approved.

Petitioner shall be required to pay for the guardianship investigation at a cost determined by the court, unless there has been approval of a fee waiver.

CRITICAL

Fee

$181

Applies to

Complaint or other first paper

An assignee of record filing a complaint or other first paper within the small claims jurisdictional limit with a declaration must pay $181.

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

CRITICAL

Fee

225

Applies to

Small value estate set aside opposition

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

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

CRITICAL

Fee

$550

Applies to

Additional fee for case designated as complex

Each defendant must pay an additional $550 fee for a case designated as complex, subject to a $10,000 cap.

Additional fee for case designated as complex (for each defendant) ($10,000 cap)

WARNING

Applies to

Appearance stipulation and waiver of rights

No fee is charged for the specified appearance, stipulation, and waiver when the respondent is a member of the armed forces.

98 Appearance, stipulation, and waiver of rights in dissolution of GC 70673 No fee marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation or nullity or to establish parentage, when respondent is a member of the armed forces

WARNING

Fee

25

Applies to

Collection of fees where fee waiver was previously granted

A $25 administrative charge applies to collection of fees where a fee waiver was previously granted.

Administrative charge for collection of fees where fee waiver GC 68638(a) $ 25 was previously granted (3)

WARNING

Fee

25

Applies to

Appeal of administrative penalty for fare evasion or passenger conduct violation

A $25 fee is charged for an appeal of an administrative penalty for fare evasion or a passenger conduct violation.

Appeal of administrative penalty for fare evasion or passenger GC 70615(c) $ 25 conduct violation (PUC 99582)

WARNING

Fee

75

Applies to

Appeal in small claims case

A $75 fee is charged for an appeal in a small claims case.

Appeal in small claims case CCP 116.760 $ 75

WARNING

If the party responsible for jury fees waives the jury and does not pay during jury selection or trial, another party may preserve its jury-trial right by depositing the required fees; if no other party does so, the jury is waived and trial proceeds without a jury.

(c) If, during jury selection or trial, the party responsible for jury fees waives the jury and fails to pay the jury fees described herein, any other party may preserve their right to jury trial by depositing fees as therein required. If no other party deposits required jury fees, the jury is waived, and the trial shall proceed without a jury.

WARNING

Fee

30

Applies to

Affidavit procedure for real property of small value

A $30 fee is charged for the affidavit procedure for real property of small value.

Affidavit procedure for real property of small value under GC 70626(b)(9) $ 30 Prob.C 13201

WARNING

Fee

370

Applies to

Appeal in limited civil case to appellate division

A $370 fee is charged for an appeal in a limited civil case to the appellate division when the amount demanded exceeds $10,000 but does not exceed $25,000.

Appeal in limited civil case (to appellate division), where GC 70621(a) $ 370 amount demanded in case exceeds $10,000 (but does not exceed $25,000)

WARNING

Fee

225

Applies to

Writ petition to appellate division

A $225 fee is charged for a writ petition to the appellate division when the amount demanded in the limited civil case does not exceed $10,000.

Writ petition to appellate division, where amount demanded in GC 70621(b) $ 225 limited civil case does not exceed $10,000

WARNING

Applies to

Return of conformed copy

The court adds applicable processing or mailing fees when returning a conformed copy.

The court will add the applicable processing and/or mailing fees.

WARNING

Applies to

Conservatorship investigator's fee

The conservatorship investigator's fee is set by the court.

Conservatorship investigator's fee (amount set by court) Prob.C 1851.5 Amount set by court

WARNING

Fee

20

Applies to

Motion to vacate

A motion to vacate costs $20.

88 Motion to vacate CCP 116.745 $ 20

WARNING

Fee

40

Applies to

Application for examination of third person controlling defendants property

An application to examine a third person controlling the defendant’s property costs $40.

74 Application for examination of third person controlling GC 70617(a)(3) $ 40 defendant’s property (CCP 491.110, 491.150)

WARNING

Fee

25

Applies to

Small claims claim amendment

For a natural person, amending a claim from more than $1,500 but no more than $5,000 to more than $5,000 but no more than $7,500 costs $25.

82 Amendment raising amount of claim from more than $1,500 CCP $ 25 but not exceeding $5,000 to more than $5,000 but not 116.230(d)(2) exceeding $7,500 (claim by natural persons only)

WARNING

Fee

25

Applies to

Certificate of satisfaction of judgment

A certificate of satisfaction of judgment costs $25.

76 Certificate of satisfaction of judgment (CCP 724.100) GC 70626(a)(3) $ 25

WARNING

Fee

395

Applies to

First paper in other family law matter

The first paper in a family law matter other than dissolution, legal separation, or nullity costs $395*.

95 First paper in family law matter other than dissolution of GC 70670(a) $ 395* marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, or nullity

WARNING

Fee

25

Applies to

Appeal of administrative fine or penalty

A $25 fee is charged for an appeal of an administrative fine or penalty.

Appeal of administrative fine or penalty (GC 53069.4(b)(2)) GC 70615(a) $ 25

WARNING

Fee

30

Applies to

Order of sale

Issuing an order of sale costs $30.

72 Issuing an order of sale GC 70626(b)(1) $ 30

WARNING

Fee

30

Applies to

Small claims filing claim

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

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

WARNING

Fee

25

Applies to

Abstract of judgment

Issuing an abstract of judgment costs $25.

71 Issuing abstract of judgment GC 70626(a)(2) $ 25

WARNING

Fee

25

Applies to

Writ for enforcement of order or judgment

Issuing a listed writ to enforce an order or judgment costs $25.

70 Issuing writ of attachment, writ of mandate, writ of execution, GC 70626(a)(1) $ 25 writ of sale, writ of possession, writ of prohibition, writ of restitution, or any other writ for enforcement of an order or judgment

WARNING

Applies to

Guardianship investigation

The fee for a guardianship investigation is set by the court.

Guardianship investigations (amount set by court) Prob.C 1513.1 Amount set by court

WARNING

Fee

0.5

Applies to

Copy of record, proceeding, or paper on file

A $0.50 fee per page is charged for preparing a copy of a record, proceeding, or paper on file.

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

WARNING

Fee

150

Applies to

Appearance by videoconferencing

A $150 fee is charged for an appearance by videoconferencing.

Appearance by videoconferencing GC 70630 $150

WARNING

Fee

1

Applies to

Comparison of a copy with an original on file

A $1 fee per page is charged for comparing a copy with an original on file.

Comparison of a copy with an original on file (per page) GC 70627(b) $1

WARNING

A fee is charged for official court reporter services in family law and unlimited civil proceedings lasting longer than one hour.

In accordance with Government Code § 68086(a) a fee will be charged for the services of an official court reporter for a proceeding lasting longer than one hour in family law cases and unlimited civil cases.

WARNING

Fee

15

Applies to

Document authenticated pursuant to court order

A $15 fee is charged per signature for a document authenticated pursuant to court order.

Document authenticated pursuant to court order (per GC 70629 $ 15 signature)

WARNING

Fee

395

Applies to

Petition or other first paper for dissolution legal separation or nullity

A petition or other first paper for dissolution, legal separation, or nullity costs $395*.

93 Petition or other first paper (including a joint petition) for GC 70670(b) $ 395* dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, or nullity

WARNING

Fee

45

Applies to

Small claims claim amendment

For a natural person, amending a claim from $1,500 or less to more than $5,000 but no more than $7,500 costs $45.

83 Amendment raising amount of claim from $1,500 or less to CCP $ 45 more than $5,000 but not exceeding $7,500 (claim by natural 116.230(d)(3) persons only)

WARNING

Fee

25

Applies to

Certification of copy of paper, record, or proceeding on file

A $25 fee is charged for certifying a copy of a paper, record, or proceeding on file.

Certifying a copy of paper, record, or proceeding on file GC 70626(a)(4) $ 25

WARNING

Fee

30

Applies to

Filing and indexing papers for which a charge is not provided elsewhere

A $30 fee is charged for filing and indexing papers for which no other charge is provided.

Filing and indexing papers for which a charge is not provided GC 70626(b) $ 30 elsewhere (10)

WARNING

Fee

100

Applies to

Deposit for preparation of clerk’s transcript

A $100 deposit for preparing the clerk’s transcript is charged when the notice of appeal to the Court of Appeal is filed and is payable to the superior court.

Deposit for preparation of clerk’s transcript (payable to GC 68926.1 $ 100 superior court) (charged when notice of appeal to court of appeal is filed under GC 68926

WARNING

Fee

40

Applies to

Application for order of sale of a dwelling

An application for an order of sale of a dwelling costs $40.

73 Application for order of sale of a dwelling (CCP 704.750) GC 70617(a)(7) $ 40

WARNING

Fee

35

Applies to

Partial payment

A $35 administrative charge applies to processing a partial payment, and a first paper filing paid by an insufficient check will be void unless the amount due is paid within 20 days of notification.

Administrative charge for processing a partial payment. A CCP 411.21(g) $35 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.

WARNING

Fee

25

Applies to

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

An additional $25 charge applies to a motion or order to show cause to modify or enforce custody or visitation.

103 Additional charge on motion or order to show cause to modify GC 70678 $ 25 or enforce custody or visitation

WARNING

Fee

20

Applies to

Small claims claim amendment

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

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

WARNING

Fee

20

Applies to

Petition for adoption

A petition for adoption costs $20 for each person to be adopted.

99 Petition for adoption (for each person to be adopted) H&S 103730 $ 20

WARNING

The Clerk may grant eligible initial fee-waiver applications, but some applications may be referred for judicial review.

Pursuant to Government Code § 68634(d), the court delegates the authority to grant applications for an initial fee waiver that meet the standards of eligibility and application requirements set forth in §§ 68632 and 68633 to the Clerk. In some cases, fee waiver applications may be referred for judicial review and determination.

WARNING

Fee

75

Applies to

Notice of appeal of small claims case

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

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

WARNING

Fee

40

Applies to

Application for order for judgment debtor examination

An application for an order for judgment debtor examination costs $40, with no separate fee for filing the abstract of judgment with the application.

75 Application for order for judgment debtor examination (CCP GC 70617(a)(6) $ 40 708.110, 708.160). No separate fee is charged for filing the abstract of judgment with the application.

WARNING

Fee

40

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 $40, unless it is the party’s first paper and the first-paper filing fee is paid.

102 Motion or order to show cause in family law matter (unless it GC 70677(a) $ 40 is the party’s first paper and the first paper filing fee is paid)

WARNING

Fee

20

Applies to

Payment of judgment to court

The fee for payment of a judgment to the court is $20.

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

WARNING

Fee

30

Applies to

Affidavit of publication of notice of dissolution of partnership

A $30 fee is charged for filing an affidavit of publication of notice of dissolution of partnership.

Filing affidavit of publication of notice of dissolution of GC 70626(b)(7) $ 30 partnership

WARNING

Fee

25

Applies to

Taking affidavit

A $25 fee is charged for taking an affidavit, except in criminal cases or adoption proceedings.

Taking affidavit, except in criminal case or adoption GC 70626(a)(5) $ 25 proceedings

WARNING

Fee

25

Applies to

Writ of execution

A writ of execution costs $25.

91 Writ of execution GC 70626(a)(1), $ 25 CCP 116.820

WARNING

Fee

20

Applies to

Certificate for Court of Appeal or Supreme Court

A $20 fee is charged for a certificate for the Court of Appeal or Supreme Court requested on motion before filing the appeal record.

Certificate for Court of Appeal or Supreme Court on motion GC 70620 $ 20 prior to filing appeal record

WARNING

Fee

30

Applies to

Appeal from determination of dangerous or vicious dog

A $30 fee is charged for an appeal from a determination of a dangerous or vicious dog.

Appeal from determination of dangerous or vicious dog (F&A GC 70626(b)(8) $ 30 31622)

WARNING

Fee

225

Applies to

Appeal in limited civil case to appellate division

A $225 fee is charged for an appeal in a limited civil case to the appellate division when the amount demanded does not exceed $10,000.

Appeal in limited civil case (to appellate division), where GC 70621(b) $ 225 amount demanded in case does not exceed $10,000

WARNING

Fee

25

Applies to

Recording or registering license or issuing certificate in connection with a license

A $25 fee is charged for recording or registering a license, or issuing a related certificate required by law, when no other charge is prescribed.

Recording or registering license or issuing certificate in GC 70626(a)(7) $ 25 connection with a license, required by law, for which charge is not otherwise prescribed

WARNING

Fee

25

Applies to

Certificate of facts regarding unsatisfied judgment

A $25 fee is charged for a certificate of facts regarding an unsatisfied judgment.

Certificate of facts regarding unsatisfied judgment VC 16373 $25

WARNING

Applies to

Fees marked with an asterisk

Fees marked with an asterisk vary in Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Francisco because of a local courthouse-construction surcharge; the applicable fees are shown 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.

WARNING

Applies to

Handling funds held in trust

The fee for handling funds held in trust is set by the court.

Handling funds held in trust GC 70632 Amount set by court

WARNING

Applies to

Recovery as part of judgment of fees unpaid by public entity

The administrative charge for recovering, as part of a judgment, fees not paid by a public entity is set by the court.

Administrative charge for recovering, as part of judgment, fees GC 6103.5(d) Amount set not paid by public entity under GC 6103 by court

WARNING

Fee

25

Applies to

Acknowledgment of deed or other instrument

A $25 fee is charged for acknowledgment of a deed or other instrument.

Acknowledgment of deed or other instrument GC 70626(a)(6) $ 25

WARNING

Fee

10

Applies to

Request for postponement of hearing

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

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

WARNING

Applies to

Stipulation not requiring order

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

105 Stipulation that does not require an order GC 70677(b)(7) No fee

WARNING

Fee

395

Applies to

Response or other first paper for dissolution legal separation or nullity

A response or other first paper filed in response to a petition for dissolution, legal separation, or nullity costs $395*.

94 Response or other first paper filed in response to petition for GC 70670(d) $ 395* dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, or nullity

WARNING

Fee

655

Applies to

Appeal or cross-appeal to court of appeal

A $655 fee is charged for an appeal or cross-appeal to the Court of Appeal, payable to that court.

Appeal or cross appeal to court of appeal (payable to court of GC 68926, $ 655 appeal) 68926.1(b)

WARNING

Fee

50

Applies to

Small claims filing claim

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

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

WARNING

Fee

25

Applies to

Certificate for which fee is not otherwise fixed

A $25 fee is charged for a certificate for which no other fee is fixed, including lis pendens.

Certificate for which fee is not otherwise fixed; includes lis GC 70626(a)(8) $ 25 pendens

WARNING

Fee

20

Applies to

Stipulation or order or continuance request not requiring hearing

A stipulation and order not requiring a hearing, or a request or stipulation for a continuance that does not require a hearing, costs $20.

104 Stipulation and order not requiring a hearing; request or GC 70677(c) $ 20 stipulation for continuance of hearing or case management conference not requiring a hearing

WARNING

Fee

205

Applies to

Petition for summary probate

A $205 fee is charged for a petition for summary probate filed by the Public Administrator.

Petition for summary probate (Public Administrator only) Prob.C 7660 $ 205

WARNING

A fee is assessed when a party requests a realtime translation connection to a personal computer or monitor.

If any party requests the Official Court Reporter to provide a realtime translation connection to either a personal computer or monitor only, a fee shall be assessed for such service by the individual court reporters.

WARNING

Fee

100

Applies to

Small claims filing claim

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

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

WARNING

Fee

225

Applies to

Petition to establish record of birth, death, or marriage

A $225 fee is charged for a petition to establish a record of birth, death, or marriage.

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

WARNING

Fee

395

Applies to

First response paper in other family law matter

The first paper filed in response in another family law matter costs $395*.

96 First paper filed in response in family law matter other than GC 70670(c) $ 395* dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, or nullity

WARNING

Fee

15

Applies to

Certified copy of marriage or domestic partnership dissolution record

A $15 fee is charged for a certified copy of a marriage or domestic partnership dissolution record requested by any other applicant.

Certified copy of marriage or domestic partnership dissolution GC 70674 $ 15 record (requested by any other applicant)

WARNING

Applies to

Notice of settlement

No fee is charged for a notice of settlement.

69 Notice of settlement (CRC 3.1385) No fee

WARNING

Fee

75

Applies to

Small claims filing claim

A natural person filing a small claims case for more than $5,000 but no more than $7,500 pays $75.

79 Filing claim for more than $5,000 but less than or equal to CCP $ 75 $7,500 (claim by natural persons only) 116.230(b)(3)

WARNING

Fee

370

Applies to

Writ petition to appellate division

A $370 fee is charged for a writ petition to the appellate division when the amount demanded in the limited civil case exceeds $10,000 but does not exceed $25,000.

Writ petition to appellate division, where amount demanded in GC 70621(a) $ 370 limited civil case exceeds $10,000 (but does not exceed $25,000)

WARNING

Fee

10

Applies to

Certified copy of marriage or domestic partnership dissolution record

A $10 fee is charged for a certified copy of a marriage or domestic partnership dissolution record requested by a public agency.

Certified copy of marriage or domestic partnership dissolution GC 70674 $ 10 record (requested by public agency)

WARNING

Fee

20

Applies to

Exemplification of record or other paper on file

A $20 fee is charged for exemplification of a record or other paper on file.

Exemplification of record or other paper on file GC 70628 $ 20

WARNING

Applications to waive fees and costs must be made pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 8.818.

Applications for a waiver of fees and costs shall be made pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 8.818.

WARNING

Fee

395

Applies to

Appeal from Labor Commissioner’s Award

A $395 fee is charged for an appeal from a Labor Commissioner’s Award.

Appeal from Labor Commissioner’s Award (Lab.C 98.2) GC 70611 $ 395*

WARNING

Fee

25

Applies to

Service or product for which no fee is otherwise provided

A $25 fee is listed for a service or product when no other fee is provided, subject to the stated requirement that the fee not exceed costs.

Reasonable fee for service or product, not to exceed costs, GC 70631 $25 where no fee is otherwise provided for (Rule 10.815)

WARNING

Applies to

Transfer out of small claims court

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

85 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)

WARNING

Applies to

Domestic violence restraining order or related request

No fee is charged for domestic violence restraining orders and the listed requests or responses related to them.

101 Domestic violence restraining orders, including a request to GC 70671(f), No fee obtain, modify, or enforce an order to prevent domestic GC 70677(b)(5); violence or response to that request; and any request that is FC 6222 necessary to obtain or give effect to a restraining order

WARNING

Applies to

Return conformed copy

A request for a returned conformed copy may be added to form MC-005, and applicable processing or mailing fees will be added.

If return of a conformed copy of the filed document(s) is required, you may add this request on the JC Form MC-005. The court will add the applicable processing and/or mailing fees.

WARNING

Fee

20

Applies to

Information package for conservators

A $20 fee is charged for an information package for conservators.

Information package for conservators Prob.C 1835 $ 20

WARNING

Fee

10

Applies to

Clerk service by certified mail

Clerk service by certified mail costs $10 for each defendant.

84 Service by clerk for certified mail, to each defendant CCP 116.232 $ 10

WARNING

Applies to

Fee-bearing filing

Payment for a fee-bearing filing is handled by Official Payments, whose service may be activated by calling the listed number.

The filing of a document with the payment of a fee is handled by Official Payments, Inc. (800) 322-4945. By calling that number, one may activate the service, and instructions for the filing process will be sent to you.

WARNING

Fee

40

Applies to

Application for order of examination of judgment debtor

An application for an order of examination of a judgment debtor costs $40.

90 Application for order of examination of judgment debtor GC 70617(a)(6), $ 40 CCP 116.820

WARNING

Fee

25

Applies to

Appeal of final decision on parking citation violation

A $25 fee is charged for an appeal of a final decision on a parking citation violation.

Appeal of final decision on parking citation violation (VC GC 70615(b) $ 25 40230)

WARNING

Applies to

Specified settlement agreement or stipulation

No fee is charged for the specified settlement agreement or stipulation for judgment, or for a petitioner-presented stipulation to modify such an agreement; a defaulted respondent is not charged a first paper fee.

97 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).)

WARNING

Applies to

Subsequent jury deposit

The court sets the amount of subsequent jury deposits.

Subsequent jury deposits (amount set by court) CCP 631(c) Amount set by court

WARNING

Fee

25

Applies to

Abstract of judgment

An abstract of judgment costs $25.

92 Abstract of judgment GC 70626(a)(2), $ 25 CCP 116.820

WARNING

Fee

25

Applies to

Returned check

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

Administrative charge for a check that is returned without CCP 411.20(g), $25 payment. A filing paid with such a check will be void if not GC 71386 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.

WARNING

Applies to

First day trial jury deposit

A jury deposit is required for the first day of trial in an amount set by the court, up to $150.

Jury deposit for first day of trial (amount set by court, up to CCP 631(b) $150

WARNING

Fee

15

Applies to

Search of records or files

A $15 fee is charged for each search of records or files that takes longer than 10 minutes.

Searching records or files, for each search longer than 10 GC 70627(c) $ 15 minutes

WARNING

Applies to

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

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

100 Filings in a proceeding to declare a minor free from parental FC 7806, 7841 No fee custody and control

INFO

Applies to

Person only guardianship petition or opposition

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

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

INFO

Applies to

Stipulation not requiring order

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

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

INFO

Applies to

Request for entry of default or default judgment

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

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

INFO

Applies to

Civil harassment petition or response

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

Petition to prevent civil harassment (involving violence, threats of violence, or stalking) and response No fee

INFO

Applies to

Initial fee waiver application

The Clerk may grant initial fee waiver applications that meet statutory eligibility and application requirements, though some applications may be referred for judicial review.

Pursuant to Government Code section 68634(d), the court delegates the authority to grant applications for an initial fee waiver that meet the standards of eligibility and application requirements set forth in Government Code sections 68632 and 68633 to the Clerk. In some cases, fee waiver applications may be referred for judicial review and determination.

INFO

Applies to

Request for trial de novo after judicial arbitration

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

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

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Order on Court Fee Waiver (FW-003)

The clerk or designee may sign a Court Fee Waiver order in civil and family law matters when the specified FW-001 boxes are completed, but may not sign other orders on behalf of a judicial officer.

It is ordered that the Clerk of the Court or her designee is authorized to sign the Order on Court Fee Waiver (FW-003) as may be required in civil and family law matters when either of the following conditions is met: Box No. 5a.of the Request to Waive Court Fees (FW-001) is checked Box No. 5b. and Nos. 7, 8 and 9 of the Request to Waive Court Fees (FW-001) are checked and completed Nothing in this administrative order will authorize the Clerk of the Court or her designee to sign any other order relating to any civil or family law case on behalf of a judicial officer.

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Workplace violence petition or response

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

Petition to prevent workplace violence (involving violence, threats of violence, or stalking) and response No fee

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Motion or other paper listed in GC 70617 b

No fee is charged for motions or other papers listed in GC 70617(b), including the listed examples.

151 Motion or other paper listed in GC 70617(b) (list of 13 items), GC 70657(b) No fee including: • Amended notice of motion GC 70657(b), 70617(b)(2) • Civil case management statement GC 70657(b), 70617(b)(3) • Request for trial de novo after judicial arbitration GC 70657(b), 70617(b)(4) • Stipulation that does not require an order GC 70657(b), 70617(b)(5) • A request for entry of default or default judgment GC 70657(b), 70617(b)(8) • Paper requiring a hearing on a petition to approve the GC 70657(b), compromise of a claim of a minor or person with a 70617(b)(13) disability under Prob.C 3600.

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Amended notice of motion

No fee is charged for an amended notice of motion.

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

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Domestic violence petition or response

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

Petition to prevent domestic violence and response No fee

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Disclaimer of interest in decedent estate

No fee is charged for a disclaimer of interest in a decedent’s estate.

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

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Party response out of state discovery dispute

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.

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

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Elder or dependent adult abuse petition or response

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

Petition to prevent abuse of an elder or dependent adult and W&I No fee

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Nonparty response out of state discovery dispute

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

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

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Claim opposing forfeiture of seized property

No filing fee is charged 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 less

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Ex parte petition for discharge

No fee is charged for an ex parte petition for discharge of a personal representative, conservator, or guardian upon completion of court-ordered distribution or transfer.

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

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Civil case management statement

No fee is charged for a civil case management statement.

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

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A party seeking a waiver of court costs and fees must follow the application, eligibility, and procedure rules in California Rules of Court Rule 3.50 et seq. and Government Code 68511.3.

The application, eligibility and procedure for any party who seeks waiver of Court Costs and Fees are governed by Rule 3.50, et seq. of the California Rules of Court and Government Code 68511.3.

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

No fee is charged when a complaint, response, or other first paper is filed on behalf of a public entity, but 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)

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The filing fee for an unlawful detainer complaint or other first paper up to $10,000 is $240.

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

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Abstract of judgment rendered from another court

A $30 fee applies to an abstract of judgment rendered from another court, unless it is filed with either specified application.

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)

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Commission to take deposition out of state

A $30 fee applies to issuing a commission to take a deposition out of state under CCP 2026.010.

Issuing commission to take deposition out of state under CCP 2026.010

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The filing fee for an unlawful detainer complaint or other first paper over $10,000 and up to $25,000 is $385.

Complaint or other first paper in unlawful detainer (amount over $10,000 up to $25,000)

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Complaint or other first paper

The filing fee for a complaint or other first paper in a limited civil case over $10,000 and up to $25,000 is $370.

Complaint or other first paper (amount over $10,000 up to $25,000)

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Filing and entering award under Workers’ Compensation Act

A $30 fee applies to filing and entering an award under the Workers’ Compensation Act.

Filing and entering award under Workers’ Compensation Act

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Complaint or other first paper

The filing fee for a complaint or other first paper in a limited civil case up to $10,000 is $225.

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

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Action to compel registration of voters

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

Action to compel registration of voters

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Amended complaint or amended cross-complaint

No fee is charged for an amended complaint or amended cross-complaint, except when it changes the amount at issue to reclassify the case or requires a fee difference in a limited civil case under GC 70613.5.

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)

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Request for order to require counting of provisional ballots

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

Request for order to require counting of provisional ballots