Deposit and Fee Schedule
Deposit and filing fees for the General Division and Domestic Relations Division of the Fairfield County Common Pleas Court.
Rev. 2/2026
Civil
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Civil Complaint | $250.00 |
| Complaint of Foreclosure | $700.00 |
| Cross, Counter, Third Party Complaint | $130.00 |
| Real Auction Deposit — Online Sheriff’s Sale (praecipe filed before 11/1/2025) *ORC 2329.153 | $225.00 |
| Real Auction Deposit — Online Sheriff’s Sale (praecipe filed on or after 11/1/2025) *ORC 2329.153 | $510.00 |
| Petition for Court Ordered Title [Other Civil] | $250.00 |
| Administrative Appeal [Other Civil] | $250.00 |
| Application for Relief of Disability to Possess a Firearm [Other Civil] | $250.00 |
| Certified Qualification of Employment (CQE) | $50.00 |
| Certificate of Qualification for Housing (CQH) | $50.00 |
| Cognovit [Other Civil] | $250.00 |
| Replevin [Other Civil] | $250.00 |
| Foreign Judgment [Miscellaneous Civil] | $80.00 |
| Foreign Subpoena [Miscellaneous Civil] | $80.00 |
| Motion in Contempt | $80.00 |
| Re-open Case | $80.00 |
| Affidavit and Standing Order for Process Server | $25.00 |
| Action with over 5 Defendants | Add $10.00 per Defendant |
| Amended Complaint with Service | Add $10.00 per Defendant |
| Personal Service by Sheriff | $50.00 each party |
| Alias Order of Sale (with reappraisal) | $250.00 |
| Jury Deposit (*Due the Friday before the trial date) | $2,000 |
| Entering satisfaction or partial satisfaction of each lien on record *ORC 2303.20(K) | $5.00 |
Criminal
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application for Sealing of the Record | $100.00 |
Court of Appeals
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Notice of Appeal | $200.00 |
| Answer / Counterclaim | $200.00 |
Domestic
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Complaint for Divorce without Children | $350.00 |
| Complaint for Divorce with Children | $400.00 |
| Petition for Dissolution without Children | $300.00 |
| Petition for Dissolution with Children | $350.00 |
| Complaint for Annulment or Legal Separation without Children | $300.00 |
| Complaint for Annulment or Legal Separation with Children | $350.00 |
| Complaint for Custody and/or Support | $300.00 |
| Complaint for Parentage, Custody, Parenting Time, and/or Support | $300.00 |
| Counter Claim or Cross Complaint — Divorce, Annulment or Legal Separation | $250.00 |
| Counter Claim or Cross Complaint — Parentage, Custody, Parenting Time, and/or Support | $250.00 |
| Motion for Contempt (Pre or Post Decree) | $200.00 |
| Post Decree Motion (Change of Child Support, Custody, Support, Venue, Visitation) | $200.00 |
| UIFSA (CSEA only) | $150.00 |
| Petition to Register Foreign Order | $150.00 |
| Amended Complaint with Service (Certified Mail) | Add $10.00 per Defendant |
| Personal Service by Sheriff | $50.00 each party |
Certificates of Judgment
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Filing of a Certificate of Judgment | $30.00 |
| Issue and File a Certificate of Judgment | $35.00 |
| Release of a Certificate of Judgment | $5.00 |
| Release of a State of Ohio Tax Lien | $40.00 |
| Foreign Certificate of Judgment | $10.00 |
Executions
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Aid / Writ of Execution | $175.00 |
| Judgment Debtor Exam | $155.00 |
| Personal Earnings Garnishment / Bank Attachment | $150.00 |
| Writ of Possession | $150.00 |
| Writ of Restitution | $150.00 |
Miscellaneous
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Copies | $0.10 per page |
| Certified Copies | $5.00 + $0.10 per page |
| Authenticated / Exemplified Copies | $6.00 + $0.10 per page |
| Copy of Local Rules: General Division, Domestic Relations Division | $10.00 |
| Service Copies for e-Filing | $0.10 per page |
| Fax Filings (over 20 pages): Court of Appeals only | $0.10 per page, plus copies for service |
| E-mail Filings (over 20 pages) | $0.10 per page, plus copies for service |
| Witness Fees: Half Day | $6.00 |
| Witness Fees: Full Day | $12.00 |
| Out of County Witness (add mileage) *ORC 2335.06(A)(1) | Add $0.50 per mile |
| Final Page Count / Complete Record Charge *ORC 2303.20(H) | $1.00 per page |