Filing fees by county
Small claims
What does it cost to file this in different parts of the country? Sorted ascending so the cheapest counties appear first. Click any row for the full clerk-portal listing.
Cheapest
$35.00
Average
$63.66
6 counties
Most expensive
$108.00
| County | State | Filing fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maricopa County | Arizona | $35.00 | See full county page → |
| King County | Washington | $35.00 | See full county page → |
| Harris County | Texas | $54.00 | See full county page → |
| Los Angeles County | California | $75.00 | See full county page → |
| San Diego County | California | $75.00 | See full county page → |
| Cook County | Illinois | $108.00 | See full county page → |
Sorted ascending by fee. Tied fees retain alphabetical state-then-county order.
Other case types
Verify before filing. Filing fees change by court order.
Confirm the current amount on the county clerk's website before
mailing a check. Most counties offer fee waivers for indigent filers.