Court Rules

New York Supreme Court, Bronx County Filing Fees and Waivers

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Filing fees, payment methods, fee waiver requirements, deferrals, and clerk payment rules. This page is scoped to New York Supreme Court, Bronx County; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026CRITICAL

Applies to
Paper motion

The appropriate filing fee must be paid when filing a paper motion.

All paper motions must be filed, and the appropriate fee paid to the Bronx County Clerk in Room 118.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026CRITICAL

Civil cases

Applies to
Infant compromise

A separate filing fee is required for each infant plaintiff's Infant Compromise Order.

Where there is more than one infant plaintiff, a separate ICO must be filed for each with a separate filing fee.

Judge Patsy Gouldborne

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026WARNING

Applies to
First paper

The party filing the first paper must pay the proper fee, obtain an index number from the county clerk, and affix it to the paper.

The party filing the first paper in an action, upon payment of the proper fee, shall obtain from the county clerk an index number, which shall be affixed to the paper.

Judge Mary Ann Brigantti

Checked against the court's document on Oct 5, 2026INFO

The court's menu Fee Schedule states the applicable filing fees.

Check the Fee Schedule on the menu for any applicable filing fees.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Civil cases

Applies to
Motion

the motion fee paid for via NYSCEF by credit/debit card.

Summary: The motion filing fee must be paid through NYSCEF by credit or debit card.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

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Applies to
Special proceeding petition ?

Upon the filing of the petition and payment of appropriate fees, an index number will be assigned.

Summary: An index number is assigned after the special-proceeding petition is filed and the appropriate fee is paid.

Court-level rulesOfficial source
Common questions about New York Supreme Court, Bronx County filing fees and waivers rules

Are filing fees or waivers addressed in New York Supreme Court, Bronx County?

New York Supreme Court, Bronx County: A fee is required for covered filings. The appropriate filing fee must be paid when filing a paper motion.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section Filing of Papers in Supreme Court

Judge Patsy Gouldborne: A fee is required for covered filings. A separate filing fee is required for each infant plaintiff's Infant Compromise Order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 4, section INFANT COMPROMISES

Judge Mary Ann Brigantti: A fee is required for covered filings. The party filing the first paper must pay the proper fee, obtain an index number from the county clerk, and affix it to the paper.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 2, section I. GENERAL RULES — Form of Papers

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