Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas, General Division Filing Fees and Waivers

Applies to

Civil action or proceeding

A civil action or proceeding must be accompanied by the applicable Appendix A deposit for security for costs and fees unless otherwise provided by law.

Unless otherwise provided by law, no civil action or proceeding shall be accepted for filing unless there is deposited as security for costs and fees the applicable sums set forth in Appendix A.

Applies to

Civil action or proceeding

A civil-action initiator unable to pay the applicable security deposit must submit the Ohio Supreme Court Financial Disclosure/Fee Waiver Affidavit with the filing requiring a fee; an approved waiver eliminates the deposit, while a denial permits payment within 30 days.

If a party initiating a civil action is unable to pay the applicable security deposit as provided under this Rule, the party shall apply for a fee waiver by filing a Financial Disclosure/Fee Waiver Affidavit form approved by the Ohio Supreme Court, along with the complaint or other filing which requires a filing fee. The action or proceeding shall be accepted by the Clerk for filing, and the Financial Disclosure/Fee Waiver Affidavit shall be reviewed by the court in accordance with R.C. 2323.311. If the application for a fee waiver is approved by the court, the Clerk shall waive the security deposit required by this Rule, and the court shall proceed with the civil action or proceeding. If the application for a fee waiver is denied, the Clerk shall retain the filing of the civil action or proceeding, and the court shall issue an order granting the applicant 30 days to make the payment required by this Rule.

Fee

50

Applies to

Certificate of qualification for employment petition

A $50 filing fee is required for the CQE petition, but the Assigned Judge may waive it under R.C. 2953.25; no action will be taken until payment unless waived.

Unless waived by the Assigned Judge pursuant to R.C. 2953.25, no action shall be taken on the petition until the petitioner pays a fee in the amount of $50, as set forth in Appendix A to these Rules.

Applies to

Filings

The Clerk is authorized to charge an additional filing fee to fund court-provided mediation services.

By Administrative Order, the court has authorized the Clerk to charge additional fees on filings as permitted under R.C. 2303.201(E)(1), as a special project, to pay for mediation services provided by the court.

Applies to

Filings

The Clerk is authorized to charge an additional filing fee to fund the employment and training of court magistrates and related support staff.

By Administrative Order, the court has authorized the Clerk to charge additional fees on filings as permitted under R.C. 2303.201(E)(1), as a special project, to pay for the employment and training of the court’s magistrates and related support staff.

Applies to

Filings

The Clerk is authorized to charge an additional filing fee to cover e-filing and case-record storage costs.

By Adminsitrative Order, the court has authorized the Clerk to charge additional fees on filings as permitted under R.C. 2303.201(E)(1), as a special project, to pay for the costs of e-Filing and the storage of case records and related materials.

Applies to

Filings

The Clerk is authorized to charge an additional filing fee to fund technology services, equipment, and related support staff.

By Administrative Order, the court has authorized the Clerk to charge additional fees on filings as permitted under R.C. 2303.201(E)(1), as a special project, to pay for technology services and equipment and related support staff.

Applies to

Filings

The Clerk is authorized to charge an additional filing fee to make computerized legal research services available to the court.

By Administrative Order, the court has authorized the Clerk to charge an additional fee on filings as permitted under R.C. 2303.201(A) to make available computerized legal research services to the court.

Fee

$35

Applies to

Criminal cause civil action or proceeding judgment by confession

A $35.00 additional filing fee, over and above court costs, is charged for each criminal cause, civil action or proceeding, or judgment by confession.

Accordingly, the Court authorizes and directs the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts to charge an additional fee, over and above court costs, of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) on the filing of each criminal cause, civil action or proceeding, or judgment by confession to be used for such purposes.

Fee

$50

Applies to

Civil action or proceeding

A $50.00 additional filing fee, over and above court costs, is charged for each civil action or proceeding.

Accordingly, the Court hereby authorizes and directs the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts to charge an additional fee, over and above court costs, of fifty dollars ($50.00) on the filing of each civil action or proceeding to be used for such purposes.

Fee

$6

Applies to

Cause of action or appeal

A $6.00 additional filing fee, in addition to court costs, is required for each cause of action or appeal under divisions (A), (Q), and (U) of R.C. 2302.20.

Accordingly, the Court authorizes and directs the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts to charge an additional fee, over and above court costs, of six dollars ($6.00) on the filing of each cause of action or appeal under divisions (A), (Q), and (U) of R.C. 2302.20 to be used for such purposes.

A non-refundable convenience fee must be added when a listed civil filing fee is paid by e-check, credit card, or debit card.

Pursuant to Mont. Co. C.P.R. 3.03 a non-refundable convenience fee shall be added in addition to the filing fees set forth below for payments that are made by e-check, credit card, or debit card.

Fee

$525

Applies to

Foreclosure complaint

The filing fee for a foreclosure complaint is $525.00.

Foreclosure Complaints $525.00

Fee

$500

Applies to

Official public sheriff sale website or integrated auction management system license

The fee for the Official Public Sheriff Sale Website or Integrated Auction Management System license for all foreclosure complaints is $500.00.

Official Public Sheriff Sale Website / Integrated Auction Management System License (all $500.00 Foreclosure Complaints)

Fee

$325

Applies to

Civil complaint

The filing fee for other civil complaints is $325.00.

Other Civil Complaints $325.00

Fee

$50

Applies to

Certification of qualification for employment

The filing fee for a Certification of Qualification for Employment is $50.00.

Certification of Qualification for Employment $50.00

Fee

$50

Applies to

Certification of qualification for housing

The filing fee for a Certification of Qualification for Housing is $50.00.

Certification of Qualification for Housing $50.00

Fee

$50

Applies to

Execution against chattels

The filing fee for executions against chattels is $50.00.

Executions Against Chattels $50.00

Fee

$50

Applies to

Notice of filing auxiliary case or issuance of subpoenas

The filing fee for a Notice of Filing Auxiliary Case or Issuance of Subpoenas under O.R.C. 2319.09 is $50.00.

Notice of Filing Auxiliary Case/Issuance of Subpoena(s) Pursuant to O.R.C. 2319.09 $50.00

Fee

$100

Applies to

Notice of appeal

The filing fee for a notice of appeal to the Second District Court of Appeals is $100.00.

Second District Court of Appeals – Notice of Appeal $100.00

Fee

$30

Applies to

Certificate of judgment

The filing fee for filing a certificate of judgment is $30.00.

Filing of Certificate of Judgment $30.00

Fee

$5

Applies to

Certificate of judgment for foreign county

The fee for preparing a certificate of judgment for a foreign county is $5.00.

Prepare Certificate of Judgment for Foreign County $5.00

Fee

$35

Applies to

Certificate of judgment for montgomery county

The fee for preparing a certificate of judgment for Montgomery County is $35.00.

Prepare Certificate of Judgment for Montgomery County $35.00

Fee

$40

Applies to

Foreign certificate of judgment

The filing fee for a foreign certificate of judgment is $40.00.

Foreign Certificate of Judgment $40.00

Fee

$750

Applies to

Service by publication

The fee for service by publication in a non-foreclosure case is $750.00.

Service by Publication (non-foreclosure cases) $750.00

Fee

$5

Applies to

Release of certificate of judgment

The filing fee for release of a certificate of judgment is $5.00, although additional fees may apply when an execution case is pending against the party on an Ohio state lien.

Release of Certificate of Judgment (Note: If a party filing for release of a certificate of judgment has an execution case pending against the party on an Ohio state lien, there may be additional fees. Please contact the Clerk to calculate any additional fee.) $5.00

Fee

$50

Applies to

Order in aid proceeding debtor examinations

The filing fee for an order in aid of discovery in debtor examinations is $50.00.

Order in Aid Proceedings (Debtor Exams) $50.00

Fee

$50

Applies to

Order in aid proceeding bank attachment

The filing fee for an Order in Aid Proceeding involving a bank attachment is $50.00, and a separate proceeding is required for each bank attachment.

Order in Aid Proceedings (Bank Attachment) (Note: In addition to the filing fee, the filing party must include a $1 check made payable to the bank (“Bank Charge”). A separate Order in Aid Proceeding, including the filing fee and Bank Charge, is required for each bank attachment.) $50.00

Fee

$1

Applies to

Order in aid proceeding bank charge

A bank-attachment Order in Aid Proceeding requires an additional $1 check payable to the bank, with a separate proceeding and charges required for each bank attachment.

In addition to the filing fee, the filing party must include a $1 check made payable to the bank (“Bank Charge”). A separate Order in Aid Proceeding, including the filing fee and Bank Charge, is required for each bank attachment.

Fee

$50

Applies to

Order in aid proceeding garnishment

The filing fee for an Order in Aid Proceeding involving garnishment is $50.00.

Order in Aid Proceedings (Garnishment) $50.00

Fee

$50

Applies to

Motion to revive dormant judgment

The filing fee for a motion to revive a dormant judgment is $50.00.

Motion to Revive Dormant Judgment $50.00

Fee

$40

Applies to

Ohio state lien

The filing fee for an Ohio state lien is $40.00.

Filing of Ohio state lien $40.00

Fee

$500

Applies to

Order of sale

The fee for an Order of Sale is $500.00.

Order of Sale $500.00

Fee

$65

Applies to

Writ of restitution

The filing fee for a Writ of Restitution is $65.00.

Writ of Restitution $65.00

Fee

$12

Applies to

Full day witness fee

The fee for a full-day witness is $12.00.

Witness Fee – full day $12.00

Fee

$6

Applies to

Half day witness fee

The fee for a half-day witness is $6.00.

Witness Fee – half day $6.00

Fee

$5

Applies to

Praecipe for authenticated judgment

The fee for a praecipe for an authenticated judgment is $5.00.

Praecipe for Authenticated Judgment $5.00

Fee

$1

Applies to

Certified copies

The fee for a certified copy is $1.00 per page.

Certified Copies (per page) $1.00

Fee

$0.1

Applies to

Photocopies

The fee for photocopies is $0.10 per page.

Photocopies (per page) $0.10

Applies to

Filings

The Clerk is authorized to charge an additional filing fee to fund the employment and training of court magistrates and related support staff.

By Administrative Order, the court has authorized the Clerk to charge additional fees on filings as permitted under R.C. 2303.201(E)(1), as a special project, to pay for the employment and training of the court’s magistrates and related support staff.

Applies to

Electronically filed document

Security deposits and convenience fees for electronically filed documents must be paid electronically by credit card, debit card, or e-check, or through a Financial Disclosure/Fee Waiver Affidavit; otherwise, the Clerk must reject the filing.

All amounts advanced as security deposits for costs and fees required by these Rules for e-Filed documents, including any convenience fees, will be collected electronically via a valid user credit card, debit card, or e-check at the time the filing is processed by the Clerk. Alternatively, the e- File System can accommodate the filing of a Financial Disclosure/Fee Waiver Affidavit. Any document filed electronically that requires a security deposit shall be rejected by the Clerk unless the filer has complied with the mechanism established by the court for the payment or waiver of the security deposit.

Applies to

Civil action or proceeding

A civil action or proceeding may not be accepted for filing unless the applicable security for costs and fees is deposited.

Unless otherwise provided by law, no civil action or proceeding shall be accepted for filing unless there is deposited as security for costs and fees the applicable sums set forth in Appendix A.

Applies to

Civil action or fee bearing filing

A civil-action initiator unable to pay the security deposit must file an Ohio Supreme Court Financial Disclosure/Fee Waiver Affidavit with the fee-bearing filing; an approved waiver waives the deposit, while a denial gives the applicant 30 days to pay.

If a party initiating a civil action is unable to pay the applicable security deposit as provided under this Rule, the party shall apply for a fee waiver by filing a Financial Disclosure/Fee Waiver Affidavit form approved by the Ohio Supreme Court, along with the complaint or other filing which requires a filing fee. The action or proceeding shall be accepted by the Clerk for filing, and the Financial Disclosure/Fee Waiver Affidavit shall be reviewed by the court in accordance with R.C. 2323.311. If the application for a fee waiver is approved by the court, the Clerk shall waive the security deposit required by this Rule, and the court shall proceed with the civil action or proceeding. If the application for a fee waiver is denied, the Clerk shall retain the filing of the civil action or proceeding, and the court shall issue an order granting the applicant 30 days to make the payment required by this Rule.

Applies to

Filings

The Clerk is authorized to charge an additional filing fee to fund court-provided mediation services.

By Administrative Order, the court has authorized the Clerk to charge additional fees on filings as permitted under R.C. 2303.201(E)(1), as a special project, to pay for mediation services provided by the court.

Applies to

Filings

The Clerk is authorized to charge an additional filing fee for electronic filing and the storage of case records and related materials.

By Adminsitrative Order, the court has authorized the Clerk to charge additional fees on filings as permitted under R.C. 2303.201(E)(1), as a special project, to pay for the costs of e-Filing and the storage of case records and related materials.

Applies to

Filings

The Clerk is authorized to charge an additional filing fee to fund technology services, equipment, and related support staff.

By Administrative Order, the court has authorized the Clerk to charge additional fees on filings as permitted under R.C. 2303.201(E)(1), as a special project, to pay for technology services and equipment and related support staff.

Applies to

Filings

The Clerk is authorized to charge an additional filing fee to make computerized legal research services available to the court.

By Administrative Order, the court has authorized the Clerk to charge an additional fee on filings as permitted under R.C. 2303.201(A) to make available computerized legal research services to the court.

Fee

50

Applies to

Cqe petition

A $50 filing fee is required for a CQE petition unless the Assigned Judge waives it, and no action will be taken until payment.

Unless waived by the Assigned Judge pursuant to R.C. 2953.25, no action shall be taken on the petition until the petitioner pays a fee in the amount of $50, as set forth in Appendix A to these Rules.

Applies to

Civil filing fees

A non-refundable convenience fee is added to civil filing fees when payment is made by e-check, credit card, or debit card.

Pursuant to Mont. Co. C.P.R. 3.03 a non-refundable convenience fee shall be added in addition to the filing fees set forth below for payments that are made by e-check, credit card, or debit card.

Fee

$525

Applies to

Foreclosure complaint

The filing fee for a foreclosure complaint is $525.00.

Foreclosure Complaints $525.00

Fee

$220

Applies to

Foreclosure complaint

The filing fee for a foreclosure complaint requiring the Official Public Sheriff Sale Website or Integrated Auction Management System license is $220.00.

Official Public Sheriff Sale Website / Integrated Auction Management System License (all $220.00 Foreclosure Complaints)

Fee

$325

Applies to

Civil complaint

The filing fee for other civil complaints is $325.00.

Other Civil Complaints $325.00

Fee

$50

Applies to

Certification of qualification for employment

The filing fee for a Certification of Qualification for Employment is $50.00.

Certification of Qualification for Employment $50.00

Fee

$50

Applies to

Certification of qualification for housing

The filing fee for a Certification of Qualification for Housing is $50.00.

Certification of Qualification for Housing $50.00

Fee

$50

Applies to

Motion to revive dormant judgment

The filing fee for a motion to revive a dormant judgment is $50.00.

Motion to Revive Dormant Judgment $50.00

Fee

$50

Applies to

Notice of filing auxiliary case or issuance of subpoenas

The filing fee for a notice of filing an auxiliary case or issuing subpoenas under O.R.C. 2319.09 is $50.00.

Notice of Filing Auxiliary Case/Issuance of Subpoena(s) Pursuant to O.R.C. 2319.09 $50.00

Fee

$100

Applies to

Notice of appeal

The filing fee for a notice of appeal to the Second District Court of Appeals is $100.00.

Second District Court of Appeals – Notice of Appeal $100.00

Fee

$30

Applies to

Certificate of judgment

The filing fee for filing a certificate of judgment is $30.00.

Filing of Certificate of Judgment $30.00

Fee

$5

Applies to

Certificate of judgment

The fee for preparing a certificate of judgment for a foreign county is $5.00.

Prepare Certificate of Judgment for Foreign County $5.00

Fee

$35

Applies to

Certificate of judgment

The fee for preparing a certificate of judgment for Montgomery County is $35.00.

Prepare Certificate of Judgment for Montgomery County $35.00

Fee

$40

Applies to

Foreign certificate of judgment

The filing fee for a foreign certificate of judgment is $40.00.

Foreign Certificate of Judgment $40.00

Fee

$40

Applies to

Ohio state lien

The filing fee for an Ohio state lien is $40.00.

Filing of Ohio state lien $40.00

Fee

$50

Applies to

Order in aid proceeding debtor examination

The filing fee for an order in aid of discovery proceedings involving a debtor examination is $50.00.

Order in Aid Proceedings (Debtor Exams) $50.00

Fee

$50

Applies to

Order in aid proceeding bank attachment

A bank-attachment order in aid proceeding requires a $50.00 filing fee and a separate $1 check payable to the bank for each bank attachment.

Order in Aid Proceedings (Bank Attachment) (Note: In addition to the filing fee, the filing party must include a $1 check made payable to the bank (“Bank Charge”). A separate Order in Aid Proceeding, including the filing fee and Bank Charge, is required for each bank attachment.) $50.00

Fee

$50

Applies to

Order in aid proceeding garnishment

The filing fee for an order in aid proceeding involving garnishment is $50.00.

Order in Aid Proceedings (Garnishment) $50.00

Fee

$50

Applies to

Execution against chattels

The filing fee for executions against chattels is $50.00.

Executions Against Chattels $50.00

Fee

$750

Applies to

Service by publication

The fee for service by publication in a non-foreclosure case is $750.00.

Service by Publication (non-foreclosure cases) $750.00

Fee

$500

Applies to

Order of sale

The filing fee for an order of sale is $500.00.

Order of Sale $500.00

Fee

$65

Applies to

Writ of restitution

The filing fee for a writ of restitution is $65.00.

Writ of Restitution $65.00

Fee

$12

Applies to

Witness fee full day

The fee for a witness for a full day is $12.00.

Witness Fee – full day $12.00

Fee

$6

Applies to

Witness fee half day

The fee for a witness for a half day is $6.00.

Witness Fee – half day $6.00

Fee

$5

Applies to

Praecipe for authenticated judgment

The fee for a praecipe for an authenticated judgment is $5.00.

Praecipe for Authenticated Judgment $5.00

Fee

$1

Applies to

Certified copy

The fee for each certified-copy page is $1.00.

Certified Copies (per page) $1.00

Fee

$0.1

Applies to

Photocopy

The fee for each photocopied page is $0.10.

Photocopies (per page) $0.10

Applies to

E filed documents requiring security deposit

Security deposits for costs and fees on electronically filed documents must be paid electronically by credit card, debit card, or e-check when the Clerk processes the filing, unless a Financial Disclosure/Fee Waiver Affidavit is filed; noncompliant documents are rejected.

All amounts advanced as security deposits for costs and fees required by these Rules for e-Filed documents, including any convenience fees, will be collected electronically via a valid user credit card, debit card, or e-check at the time the filing is processed by the Clerk. Alternatively, the e- File System can accommodate the filing of a Financial Disclosure/Fee Waiver Affidavit. Any document filed electronically that requires a security deposit shall be rejected by the Clerk unless the filer has complied with the mechanism established by the court for the payment or waiver of the security deposit.

Applies to

CD-ROM record

The requestor is responsible for transcript costs, except that an indigent defendant’s transcript is provided at state expense.

I will be responsible for costs. Transcript will be provided at State expense for indigent defendant.

Fee

$2.25

Applies to

Court proceeding video

A $2.25 fee, subject to a court-determined price, must be paid when the requested video is picked up.

A fee of $2.25, or a price to be determined by the court, is due upon pick-up.

Applies to

Appeal transcript

A non-indigent party seeking an appeal transcript is responsible for paying for and obtaining the transcript.

If the party seeking the transcript is not an indigent criminal defendant, the non-indigent party is responsible for paying for and obtaining the transcript from the Court’s Transcriptionist or the stenographer.

Applies to

Convenience fee

Use of e-checks, credit cards, or debit cards carries a non-refundable convenience fee capped at the processor's rate, with the current rate posted online and in the e-filing portal.

The Clerk is further authorized to collect a non-refundable convenience fee for the use of e-checks, credit cards, and debit cards. The convenience fee rate shall not exceed the rate set and actually charged by the Clerk’s financial transactions device processor. The current rate shall be posted on the Clerk’s website and the e- File System’s portal.

Fee

$45

Applies to

Criminal cause, civil action or proceeding, or judgment by confession

An additional $45 filing fee over court costs applies to each criminal cause, civil action or proceeding, and judgment by confession.

Accordingly, the Court authorizes and directs the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts to charge an additional fee, over and above court costs, of forty-five dollars ($45.00) on the filing of each criminal cause, civil action or proceeding, or judgment by confession to be used for such purposes.

Fee

$30

Applies to

Criminal cause, civil action or proceeding, or judgment by confession

An additional $30 filing fee over court costs applies to each criminal cause, civil action or proceeding, and judgment by confession.

Accordingly, the Court authorizes and directs the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts to charge an additional fee, over and above court costs, of thirty dollars ($30.00) on the filing of each criminal cause, civil action or proceeding, or judgment by confession to be used for such purposes.

Applies to

Release of certificate of judgment additional fees

Additional fees may apply when releasing a certificate of judgment if an execution case is pending against the party on an Ohio state lien, and the Clerk must be contacted to calculate them.

If a party filing for release of a certificate of judgment has an execution case pending against the party on an Ohio state lien, there may be additional fees. Please contact the Clerk to calculate any additional fee.

The Clerk may charge a non-refundable convenience fee for e-check, credit-card, and debit-card payments, with the fee capped at the processor's rate and the current rate posted on the Clerk's website and e-File System portal.

The Clerk is authorized to accept payment for the sums set forth in Appendix A via certain credit cards approved by its financial transaction device processor. The Clerk is further authorized to collect a non-refundable convenience fee for the use of e-checks, credit cards, and debit cards. The convenience fee rate shall not exceed the rate set and actually charged by the Clerk’s financial transactions device processor. The current rate shall be posted on the Clerk’s website and the e- File System’s portal.

Fee

$5

Applies to

Release of certificate of judgment

The fee for releasing a certificate of judgment is $5.00, although additional fees may apply if the requesting party has a pending execution case against a party on an Ohio state lien.

Release of Certificate of Judgment (Note: If a party filing for release of a certificate of judgment has an execution case pending against the party on an Ohio state lien, there may be additional fees. Please contact the Clerk to calculate any additional fee.) $5.00

Applies to

CD-ROM record

Acceptable payment methods are cash, cashier’s check, and money orders.

Acceptable forms of payment: --- Cash, Cashier’s Check and Money Check # Orders

Applies to

Sums set forth in appendix a

The Clerk may accept payment of the Appendix A sums using certain processor-approved credit cards.

The Clerk is authorized to accept payment for the sums set forth in Appendix A via certain credit cards approved by its financial transaction device processor.

Applies to

Printed document copies

All users are charged for printed copies of documents at rates permitted by law.

All users shall be charged for printed copies of documents at rates permitted by law.

Applies to

Transcript

The requestor is responsible for transcript costs, except that the State provides the transcript to an indigent defendant at state expense.

I will be responsible for costs. Transcript will be provided at State expense for indigent defendant.

Applies to

Transcript

Transcript payments may be made by cash, cashier’s check, or money order.

Acceptable forms of payment: --- Cash, Cashier’s Check and Money Check # Orders