New York Civil Court Filing Fee’s

Fees must be paid by cash (exact change only), certified check, money order or bank check made payable to: “Clerk of the Civil Court.” Personal checks are not accepted.

Service	Amount	Statutory Authority
Filing a small claim	$15/20	NYCCCA 1803(a)
File a counterclaim to a small claim	$ 5.00 plus postage	NYCCCA 1803(c)
File a commercial claim	$25.00 plus postage	NYCCCA 1803-A(a)
File a commercial claim in a consumer credit transaction	$25.00 plus postage	NYCCCA 1803-A(b)
File a counterclaim to a commercial claim	$ 5.00 plus postage	NYCCCA 1803-A(d)
Issue a summons, etc.	$45.00	NYCCCA 1911(a)
Filing a Consumer Credit Transaction	$140.00	NYCCCA 1911(b-1)
Filing first paper, etc.	$45.00	NYCCCA 1911(b)
Filing infant’s compromise	$40.00	NYCCCA 1911(c)
Filing notice of trial	$40.00	NYCCCA 1911(d)
Entry of judgment on confession	$45.00	NYCCCA 1911(e)
Filing of judgment in a Consumer Credit Transaction commenced prior to September 1, 2010	$95.00	NYCCCA 1911(n)
Filing notice of appeal	$30.00	NYCCCA 1911(f)
Issue satisfaction of judgment, etc.	$ 6.00	NYCCCA 1911(g)
Demand for jury trial	$70.00	NYCCCA 1911(h)
Exemplification	$15.00	NYCCCA 1911(i)
Certifying a paper	$ 6.00	NYCCCA 1911(j)
Issue notice of petition	$45.00	NYCCCA 1911(k)
Name change	$65.00	NYCCCA 1911(l)
Transcript of Judgment (Filing)	$25.00	CPLR 8021(b)(7)
Transcript of Judgment (Issuance)	$15.00	CPLR 8021(b)(11)(c)(3)
Production of Court Record	$20.00	CPLR 8020(h)

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Frequently Asked Questions About New York Civil Court Filing Fee’s

What forms of payment are accepted for New York Civil Court filing fees?

New York Civil Court filing fees must be paid by cash (exact change only), certified check, money order, or bank check made payable to ‘Clerk of the Civil Court.’ Personal checks are not accepted for any filing fees, ensuring all payments are secure and traceable.

How much does it cost to file a small claim or counterclaim in New York Civil Court?

Filing a small claim in New York Civil Court costs either $15 or $20, depending on the claim amount, as set by NYCCCA 1803(a). Filing a counterclaim to a small claim costs $5.00 plus postage, according to NYCCCA 1803(c).

What is the fee to file a commercial claim related to a consumer credit transaction?

To file a commercial claim in a consumer credit transaction in New York Civil Court, the fee is $25.00 plus postage, as referenced in NYCCCA 1803-A(b). This fee structure is distinct from other commercial or small claims filings.

Are there additional fees for issuing summonses or demanding a jury trial in New York Civil Court?

Yes, issuing a summons or similar documents requires a $45.00 fee under NYCCCA 1911(a), while demanding a jury trial incurs a $70.00 fee according to NYCCCA 1911(h). These fees are separate from standard filing costs and must be paid accordingly.

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