How much does it cost to file a Civil Suit or Small Claims Suit?
The cost to file a civil suit is $140 for one defendant and $30 per each additional defendant. The cost to file a Small Claims suit is $66.50 for one defendant and $35 per each additional defendant. There may be additional costs for service to be made on the defendant, which can vary depending on where service is required and what agency must serve the paperwork. Please refer to our Civil Court Costs Schedule for a listing of civil costs and for more information about service fees.