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Court Fee Calculator
Calculate court filing fees based on the amount in dispute and case type.
Answer summary
Calculate court filing fees based on the amount in dispute and case type.
- Primary sources: U.S. Code · United States Courts · USA.gov
Jurisdiction context
Applies to
United States legal rules and public procedures. Local court, state, provincial, municipal, or prefectural variations may still apply.
Last reviewed
2026-03-06
Methodology
This page summarizes official public rules, regulator guidance, and standard procedure in United States. It is an educational screening resource, not individualized legal advice.
🔎 Official sources
🧭 Editorial review
Review process
Independent page review focuses on jurisdiction labeling, source-link checks, plain-language caution wording, and disclaimer consistency. Unless a page says otherwise, this is not a signed attorney opinion.
Source check
Official public sources are linked on the page where available and should be rechecked before filing, payment, or court action.
Update cadence
Review date shown on page: 2026-03-06. Earlier recheck is recommended for deadline-sensitive or regulator-updated topics.
Input
Fee Schedule Reference
| Tier | Amount Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ≤ 10,000 | $50 |
| 2 | 10,001 - 100,000 | 2.5% |
| 3 | 100,001 - 200,000 | 2.0% |
| 4 | 200,001 - 500,000 | 1.5% |
| 5 | 500,001 - 1,000,000 | 1.0% |
| 6 | 1,000,001 - 2,000,000 | 0.9% |
| 7 | > 2,000,000 | 0.5% |
Result
How to use Court Fee Calculator well
This section is here to make the page more useful in real legal prep, not just more readable.
Who this page is for
People checking whether they can afford to file, remove, appeal, or reopen a matter in a particular court.
What this page does not decide
This page does not guarantee acceptance of a filing or confirm waiver eligibility.
Verify before you rely on it
- current filing band for the correct court and claim type
- service, motion, copy, or interpreter charges that sit outside the headline fee
- fee-waiver or reduced-fee forms for low-income litigants
Common mistakes
- using the wrong court tier or claim amount
- forgetting service and copy charges
- relying on last year's fee table after a court update
Official source cross-check
Cross-check U.S. Code, United States Courts, and USA.gov before treating this page as a reliable planning reference.
Practical next step
Cross-check the court schedule above and prepare the exact form packet for the filing window you plan to use.
How to use this tool
Calculate court filing fees based on the amount in dispute and case type.
🧭 Editorial review
Review process
Independent page review focuses on jurisdiction labeling, source-link checks, plain-language caution wording, and disclaimer consistency. Unless a page says otherwise, this is not a signed attorney opinion.
Source check
Official public sources are linked on the page where available and should be rechecked before filing, payment, or court action.
Update cadence
Review date shown on page: 2026-03-06. Earlier recheck is recommended for deadline-sensitive or regulator-updated topics.
Disclaimer: These tools are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Always consult a qualified attorney for legal matters.