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What Are the Filing Fees in NYC Civil Court?
NYC Civil Court filing fees are set by Civil Court Act §§ 1911–1912. The standard index-number fee is $45 for a Summons and Complaint, $80 for a Summons with Endorsed Complaint with claims over $1,000, and $25 for cases up to $1,000. Small Claims cases cost $15 (claims under $1,000) or $20 (claims $1,001–$10,000). Each motion is $45.
About Civil Court Fees & Filing
NYC Civil Court fees are codified in Civil Court Act §§ 1911–1912 and apply citywide regardless of borough. The fee structure scales with the type of action — Summons and Complaint vs. Summons with Endorsed Complaint vs. Small Claims — and the amount in controversy. Indigent litigants can move for a Poor Person's Order under CPLR 1101 to waive most fees. The Court does not accept personal checks; payment is by money order, certified check, attorney check, or credit card at the Cashier.
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