Court Filing Fee Estimator
Estimate court filing fees based on case type and state fee tier.
Get a quick idea of what you'll pay to file.
Estimated Filing Fee
Court filing fees vary widely by case type and jurisdiction. This calculator provides rough estimates based on national averages.
Typical filing fee ranges:
- Small Claims: $30–$75 (low tier) to $75–$150 (high tier)
- Civil: $150–$300 (low tier) to $400–$600 (high tier)
- Family (divorce/custody): $100–$200 (low tier) to $300–$450 (high tier)
- Bankruptcy Chapter 7: $338 (federal, fixed)
- Bankruptcy Chapter 13: $313 (federal, fixed)
Fee tiers by state (approximate):
- Low: States like Arkansas, Mississippi, Nebraska
- Medium: States like Texas, Ohio, Florida
- High: States like California, New York, New Jersey
Note: These are estimates only. Always check with your local court clerk for exact fees. Many courts offer fee waivers for low-income filers.