Rule 2.258. Payment of filing fees in civil actions
Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.258
Current text effective January 1, 2022.
#(a) Use of credit cards and other methods
A court may permit the use of credit cards, debit cards, electronic fund transfers, or debit accounts for the payment of civil filing fees associated with electronic filing, as provided in Government Code section 6159, rule 10.820, and other applicable law. A court may also authorize other methods of payment.
(Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2022; previously amended effective January 1, 2007.)
#(b) Fee waivers
Eligible persons may seek a waiver of court fees and costs, as provided in Government Code sections 68630-68641, rule 2.252(f), and division 2 of title 3 of these rules.
(Subd (b) amended effective July 1, 2013; previously amended effective January 1, 2007, and January 1, 2010.)
#History
Rule 2.258 amended effective January 1, 2022; adopted as rule 2058 effective January 1, 2003; previously amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2007; previously amended effective January 1, 2010, and July 1, 2013
What this rule requires
Filing Fees and Waivers
For civil filing fees associated with electronic filing, a court may permit the listed payment methods or authorize other methods, subject to the stated authorities.
The rule's wording
A court may permit the use of credit cards, debit cards, electronic fund transfers, or debit accounts for the payment of civil filing fees associated with electronic filing, as provided in Government Code section 6159, rule 10.820, and other applicable law. A court may also authorize other methods of payment.
Eligible persons may seek a waiver of court fees and costs, as provided in Government Code sections 68630-68641, rule 2.252(f), and division 2 of title 3 of these rules.
Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.