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Fee Schedule
(Effective August 1, 2006)
Fees must be paid in advance Pursuant to RCW 36.18.060 |
Appeal Fees: |
Description |
Reference |
$ 200.00 |
Civil Appeal From Lower Court |
RCW 36.18.020(2)(c) |
200.00
|
Criminal Appeal from Lower Court (Imposed When Affirmed Or Dismissed) |
RCW 36.18.020(2)(h)
|
250.00
|
Notice Of Appeal To Appellate Court (Make Check Payable To King County Clerk) |
RCW 2.32.070, 36.18.018(2) |
.50 |
Clerk’s Papers, Per Page |
RAP 9.7(a), RCW 36.18.016(20) |
Actual cost |
Transmittal Of Record And Exhibits |
RAP 9.8; 15.4(e) |
200.00 |
Appeal from Administrative Hearing Decision |
RCW 36.18.020(2)(c) |
Civil Fees: |
53.00 |
Anti-harassment Action |
RCW 36.18.020(2)(d) |
20.00 |
Change Of Venue Transfer Fee (copy fees, if applicable are in addition) |
RCW 36.18.016(18) |
200.00 220.00
|
Change Of Venue, Civil - Or Change Of Venue, Domestic (Make Check Payable To Clerk Of County To Which Case Is Transferred) |
RCW 4.12.090-100, 36.18.020(2)(a), 36.18.016(15) |
200.00 |
Civil Action |
RCW 36.18.020(2)(a) |
200.00
220.00 |
Civil Counter Claim/Cross Claim/Third Party Claim
Counter Petition in a Domestic Relations Action
|
RCW 36.18.020(2)(a), 36.18.016(15) |
220.00 |
Custody Of Child - Non-Parental |
RCW 36.18.020(2)(a), 36.18.016(15) |
250.00 |
Dissolution Of Marriage |
RCW 36.18.020(2)(a), 36.18.016(2)(b), 36.18.016(15), |
50.00 |
Emancipation Of A Minor |
RCW 36.18.014, 13.64.020 |
200.00 |
Extension of Judgment |
RCW 36.18.016(14) |
200.00 220.00 |
Foreign Judgment, Civil – Or
Foreign Judgment, Domestic |
RCW 36.18.020(2)(a), RCW 36.18.016(15) |
35.00 |
Frivolous Claim Of Lien |
RCW 36.18.012(8), 60.70.060 |
200.00 |
Judicial Review |
RCW 34.05.514, 36.18.020(2)(c) |
250.00 |
Jury Demand - 12 Jurors |
RCW 36.18.016(3) |
125.00 |
Jury Demand - 6 Jurors |
RCW 36.18.016(3) |
250.00 |
Legal Separation/Invalidity |
RCW 36.18.020(2)(a), 36.18.016(2)(b), 36.18.016(15) |
220.00 |
Mandatory Arbitration Fee (in addition to filing fee) |
RCW 36.18.016(24), KCC 4.71.115 |
56.00
|
Modification Of King County Decree,
Counter/Cross or Third Party Claim
|
RCW 36.18.016(2), 36.18.016(15) |
220.00 |
Modification Of Decree Other Than King County |
RCW 36.18.020(2)(a), 36.18.016(15) |
20.00 |
Petition To Strike Restricted Covenants |
RCW 49.60.227, 36.18.012(6) |
20.00 |
Registration Of Land (Torrens Act) |
RCW 65.12.780, RCW 36.18.016(13) |
20.00 |
Subpoena (Original & One Conformed Copy) |
KCC 4.71.070 |
250.00 |
Request For Trial De Novo |
RCW 36.18.016(25) |
20.00 |
Tax Warrant |
RCW 36.18.012(10) |
20.00
|
Transcript From District Court In King County And Abstract Of Judgment Or Verdict From Any Superior or Federal Court In The State Of Washington |
RCW 36.18.012(2)
|
56.00
|
Objection to Relocation,
Counter/Cross or Third Party Claim
|
RCW 26.49.480(a), 36.18.016(2), 36.18.016(16) |
220.00 |
Uniform Parentage Act filings |
RCW 36.18.020(2)(a), 36.18.016(15) |
45.00
112.00
157.00
|
Unlawful Detainer
Default
Additional Fee Required By Plaintiff For An Order To Show Cause And/Or If Answer Is Filed
Counter/Cross or Third Party Claim
|
RCW 36.18.012(4), 36.18.020(2)(A) |
220.00
|
Wage Assignment For Paternity And Child Support Enforcement |
RCW 36.18.020(2)(a), 36.18.016(15) |
20.00 |
Warrant (Original & One Conformed Copy) |
KCC 4.71.070 |
25.00 |
Water Rights Filing Fee |
RCW 36.18.016(16), 90.030.180 |
20.00
|
Writ - (Original & One Conformed Copy) Any Writ Issued By The Clerk To Include Order Of Sale On Judicial Foreclosure |
KCC 4.71.070 RCW 36.18.016(6); 36.18.050
|
Criminal Fees:
(Imposed By The Court Upon Conviction Or Guilty Plea) |
$ 200.00 |
Filing Fee |
RCW 10.01.160, 10.01.170 |
500.00
250.00
|
Crime Victim Penalty Assessment
Felony Or Gross Misdemeanor
Misdemeanor
|
RCW 7.68.035 |
Variable Other Costs As Imposed By The Court...........RCW 10.01.160, 10.01.170
|
Juvenile Fees: |
100.00
75.00
|
Crime Victim Penalty Assessment
Felony Or Gross Misdemeanor
Misdemeanor
|
RCW 7.68.035 |
Probate/Guardianship/Adoption Fees: |
220.00 |
Adoption Filing |
RCW 36.18.020(2)(a), 36.18.016(15) |
20.00 |
Citations (Original & One Conformed Copy) |
KCC 4.71.070 |
200.00
|
Guardianship Filing (There Is No Fee On Cases With Assets Less Than $3,000 When A Court Order So States) |
RCW 36.18.020(2)(a)
RCW 11.88.030(3) |
2.00
|
Letters Of Administration, Testamentary Or Guardianship |
RCW 36.18.016(9)
|
200.00 |
Notice To Creditors (Non-Probate) |
RCW 36.18.020(2)(a) |
200.00
|
Petition Admitting Rejected Will; Or Contesting Will; Or Objecting To A Written Agreement Or Memorandum |
RCW 36.18.020(2)(g)
|
200.00 |
Probate Filing |
RCW 36.18.020(2)(f) |
20.00 |
TEDRA Non-Judicial Binding Agreement |
RCW 36.18.012(8) |
200.00 |
TEDRA Summons and Petition |
RCW 36.18.020(2)(g) |
20.00 |
Will Filing Only - No Probate Of Decedent's Estate |
RCW 36.18.012(7) |
20.00 |
Will Repository |
RCW 36.18.016(27) |
Trust Account Service Fees: |
Non-URESA Child Support Accounts |
2.00 |
On Each Payment Of $25.01 To $150.00 |
KCC 4.76.010(B)(1,2) |
10.00 |
On Each Payment Of $150.01 And Over |
KCC 4.76.010(B)(1,2) |
Restitution, Settlements, Tender, Bonds, Garnishments, Judgments, Interpleader
|
10.00 |
On Each Payment Of $25.01 And Over |
KCC 4.76.010(B)(1,2) |
Exceptions to Trust Account Service Fees: |
|
1. A Payment Of $25.00 Or Less |
|
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2. Fee Waived By Clerk On The Basis Of A Hardship Affidavit On File |
Applications Available At Financial Services Section |
|
3. Fee Waived By the Court |
Requires a Court Order |
Miscellaneous Fees: |
$ 5.00
1.00
|
Abstract of Judgment
For First Page Of Each Document
For Each Additional Page
|
RCW 36.18.016(4) |
.50
|
Non-Certified Copies Prepared By Staff
Per Page
|
RCW 36.18.016(4)
|
2.00
|
Administering An Oath - Per Seal On Document Requiring Signature By The Clerk |
RCW 36.18.016(5)
|
9.00
1.00
5.00
|
Authenticated or Exemplified Copies
Exemplification Certificate, Plus
Each Page Of Document Copied, Plus
If Exemplified Copy Of Money Judgment (Includes Abstract Of Judgment)
|
RCW 36.18.016(4)
KCC 4.71.080
|
2.00 |
Conformed Copies With Certification Seal |
RCW 36.18.016(4) |
5.00
1.00
|
Certified Copies
For First Page Of Each Document
For Each Additional Page
|
RCW 36.18.016(4)
|
20.00 |
Supplemental Proceedings (filing motion/order to appear or note for hrg) |
RCW 36.18.016(7) |
30.00
|
Ex Parte Orders For A Single Submission Of 1 To 5 Orders Per Case,(Must Provide Postage Paid Return Envelope And Conforming Copy) |
RCW 36.18.016(11)
|
15.00
|
Extra Handling/Faulty Document Fee For Each Incomplete/Incorrect Document |
KCC 4.71.100
|
3.00 1.00
|
Fax Fee (Must Be A Registered User) For First Page, Plus For Each Additional Page |
GR 17, RCW 36.18.016(19)
|
.50 |
Forms, Per Page |
RCW 36.18.016(4) |
|
Investment Service Fee Court Ordered Investment Of Trust Funds Of $2,000 Or More - 5% Of Earned Interest Retained By Clerk Upon Withdrawal |
RCW 36.48.090
|
30.00 |
Non-Compliance |
KCC 4.71.050 |
$ 20.00
|
Non-Judicial Filing - Filing Any Paper Not Related To Or Part Of Any Proceeding |
RCW 36.18.012(3)
|
25.00 |
NSF Check Service Charge, Per Check |
KCC 4.92.010 |
4.00 |
Program Report Fee, Per Page |
RCW 36.18.016(11) |
10.00 |
Return Scanned Original Document at Time of Filing (excl. wills, promissory notes, deeds, orders and negotiable instruments) |
KCC 4.83.020 |
20.00 |
Search Records, Per Hour (1 Hour Minimum) |
RCW 36.18.016(11) |
.25 |
Self-Service Microfilm Copies or ECR Image Duplications, Per Page |
RCW 36.18.016(4) |
20.00 |
Additional Charge for Copies made on Compact Disk |
RCW 36.18.016(4) |
.15 |
Self-Service Photocopies, Per Page |
|
15.00
|
Video Blank Tape For Concurrent Taping Of Video Courtroom Proceedings |
KCC 4.70.020
|
25.00
|
Video – Copy For Copy of Previously Recorded Courtroom Proceedings |
RCW 36.18.016(12)
|
10.00
25.00
|
Audio Recording Copy
Cassette Tape
Compact Disk
|
RCW 36.18.016(12)
RCW 36.18.016(4)
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