Circuit Court Fees
| CASE CODE & TYPE | FEE | APPEARANCE FEE |
|---|---|---|
| AD - ADOPTION | $0* | $0* |
| CH - CHANCERY | $325 | $200 |
| FC - FORECLOSURE | $325 | $200 |
| -- COMMERCIAL | ||
| -- RESIDENTIAL TIER 1-3 | ||
| DC - DISSOLUTION (WITH CHILDREN) | $325 | $200 |
| DN - DISSOUTION (WITHOUT CHILDREN) | $325 | $200 |
| ED - EMINENT DOMAIN | $325 | $200 |
| FA - FAMILY | $325 | $200 |
| EV - EVICTION | $275 | $200 |
| -- POSSESSION ONLY | $108 | $128 |
| GC - GOVERNMENT CORPORATION | $325* | $200* |
| LM - LAW MAGISTRATE | $325 | $200 |
| -- $50,000 OR LESS | ||
| LA - LAW | $325 | $200 |
| -- $50,000 OR MORE | ||
| PR - PROBATE | $375 | $200** |
| GR - GUARDIANSHIP | $275 | $200** |
| MR - MISCELLANEOUS REMEDY | $325 | $200 |
| SC - SMALL CLAIMS | ||
| -- UP TO $2,500 | $108 | $128 |
| -- $2,500 TO $10,000 | $275 | $200 |
| TX - TAX | $325 | $200 |
*The Montgomery County Circuit Clerk does not charge for Adoption or charge governing/taxing bodies.
When filing, set your payment account up for a waiver.
**Entry fee required only when contesting.
Miscellaneous Fees
| CATEGORY | FEE |
|---|---|
| MARRIAGE | $10 |
| JURY DEMAND | $212.50 |
| -- PROBATE | $137.50 |
| -- GUARDIANSHIP | $137.50 |
| -- ORDINANCE VIOLATION | $137.50 |
| -- SMALL CLAIMS 12 PERSON | $25 |
| -- SMALL CLAIMS 6 PERSON | $12.50 |
| ALIAS SUMMONS | $5 |
| CERTIFIED COPIES (ELECTRONIC NOT AVAILABLE) | $10 |
| EXEMPLIFICATION | $10 PLUS $2 PER SEAL |
| AND COPY FEE | |
| COPY FEE | $2 FOR 1ST PAGE |
| $.50 NEXT 19 PAGES | |
| $.25 PER PAGE AFTER 20 | |
| FILE SEARCH FEE | $6 PER YEAR |
| TRANSFER VENUE | PETITIONER FILING FEE |
| LETTERS OF OFFICE | $2 PER LETTER |
| PROBATE EQUITABLE RELIEF CLAIM | $60 |
| PROBATE/GUARDIANSHIP REPORTS AND ACCOUNTS | $25 PER REPORT |
| ESTATE CLAIMS | |
| -- $150 TO $500 | $25 |
| -- $500 TO 10,000 | $40 |
| -- $10,000 OR MORE | $60 |
| GARNISHMENTS, WAGE DEDUCTIONS, CITATION | |
| -- $1,000 OR LESS | $15 |
| -- $1,000 NOT MORE THAN $5,000 | $30 |
| -- $5,000 OR MORE | $50 |
| COURT ORDERED CORRECTION | $25 |
| CHILD SUPPORT ANNUAL ADMINISTRATIVE FEE | $36 |
| PETITION/MOTION TO VACATE/MODIFY POST JUDGMENT | |
| -- WITHIN 30 DAYS | $50 |
| -- AFTER 30 DAYS | $75 |
| EXPUNGEMENT/SEALING | $120 (mailing is $5 per addl) |
| APPEALS PREPERATION | |
| -- LESS THAN 100 PAGES | $50 |
| -- 100-200 PAGES | $100 |
| -- MORE THAN 200 PAGES | $.25 PER ADDITIONAL PAGE |