Court Costs & Fees
Domestic Relations
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Divorce | $446.00 |
| Divorce w/ publication | Variable. Contact Clerk of Courts for instructions |
| Dissolution | $396.00 |
| Counterclaim | $150.00 |
| Qualified Domestic Relations Order | $25.00 |
| Re-open Closed Case | $85.00 |
| Rule 14 (J) Motion | $10.00 |
| Guardian Ad Litem | $1000.00 Deposit |
Common Pleas Civil
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Complaint | $363.00 |
| Counterclaim, Cross Claim and Third Party Complaint | $100.00 |
| Foreclosure | $573.00 |
| Writ of Possession (Deposit) | $150.00 |
| Writ of Execution (Deposit) | $150.00 |
| Re-open closed Case | $60.00 |
| Jury View | $50.00 |
| Guardian Ad Litem | $1000.00 Deposit |
9th District Court of Appeals for Wayne County
The following fees are set by Ohio law and local court rule. Fees are subject to change. Contact the Clerk of Courts office for the most current fee schedule.
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Deposit | $125.00 |
Additional Cost for Postage
Pursuant to Civ. R.4.3(B)(1), the clerk may require the party requesting certified mail to advance an amount estimated by the Clerk to be sufficient to pay the postage in cases where there are numerous parties to be served and there is insufficient security for costs.
Certificate of Judgments
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Typing & Filing of Certificate of Judgment | $25.00 |
| Transfer of Certificate of Judgment | $25.00 |
| Typing & Filing of Certificate of Judgment (from another court and filed in Wayne County Common Pleas - renewals) | $25.00 |
| Release of Certificate of Judgment (or partial release) | $5.00 |
| Notary Commission Recording | $5.00 |
| Release of State tax Lien | |
| Before 1993 | $8.00 |
| After 1993 | $20.00 |
Other
Municipal Court Fees
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| New Complaint, 1 or 2 Defendants, Certified Mail | $165.00 |
| Each Additional Defendant | $15.00 |
| Personal Service | $30.00 |
| Eviction Action With Personal Service | $145.00 |
| With Second Cause of Action | $165.00 |
| Certified Mail Per Defendant | $15.00 |
| Cognovit Note One Defendant, Certified Mail | $150.00 |
| Each Additional Defendant | $15.00 |
| Regular/Ordinary Mail Service | $10.00 |
| 12 pt. License Suspension Appeal | $140.00 |
| Driving Privileges (FRA Suspension) | $140.00 |
| Supplemental Summons | |
| Certified Mail | $15.00 |
| Personal Service | $30.00 |
| Out-Of-County Sheriff Service | $85.00 |
| Wage Attachment | $110.00 |
| Bank Attachment | |
| Separate $1.00 Required for Bank | $55.00 |
| Judgment Debtor Exam/Show Cause (1 Defendant) | |
| Certified Mail | $55.00 |
| Each Additional Defendant | $15.00 |
| Personal Service, Same Address | $30.00 |
| Out-Of-County Sheriff's Service | $85.00 |
| Writ of Restitution | $45.00 |
| Writ of Execution | $50.00 |
| Jury Demand Deposit | $750.00 |
| Certified Copy | $2.00 |
| Appeal | $150.00 |
| Certificate of Judgment | $20.00 |
| Transfer of Judgment to This Court | $50.00 |
| Marriage Fee | $45.00 |
| Transfer from Small Claims Division | $60.00 |
| Non-Sufficient Check Charge | $35.00 |
| Rental Escrow | 1% of Total Balance Collected |
| To file A Trusteeship | $50.00 |
| Trusteeship Costs | $5.00 Per Quarterly Disbursement |
| Exemplified Copy/Triple Seal | $15.00 |
| Motion to Revive Judgment | $65.00 |
| Objection to Magistrate's Proposed Decision | $25.00 |
| Motion to Vacate Judgment | $30.00 |
| Warrant | $45.00 |
| Subpoena | $15.00 |
Title Fees
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Title | $18.00 |
| Duplicate Title | $18.00 |
| Memorandum Title | $5.00 |
| Duplicate Memorandum | $6.00 |
| Notation of Lien | $18.00 |
| Cancelation of Lien | N/C |
| Physical Inspection | $9.50 |
| Late Fee | $5.00 |
| Notary Fee | $1.00 |
| Boat Certificate of Title | $15.00 |
| Boat Memorandum | $5.00 |
| Boat Notation of Lien | $15.00 |
| Boat Duplicate Title | $15.00 |
| Salvage Title | $4.00 |
| Photocopies | $0.10/page |
| Certified Copies | $2.00 |
Questions About Fees?
Call our office at (330) 287-5590 during business hours (Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) and a staff member will assist you.