filing fees

Lawsuit initiation charges

Filing fees are charges paid to submit documents to a court, government agency, or official body.

Courts require filing fees to initiate lawsuits, appeals, or bankruptcy proceedings.

Government offices charge them for registering businesses, recording deeds, or obtaining licenses.

The filing fees for small claims court were less than fifty dollars.

Fee waivers may be available for those who can't afford them.

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