Court Filing Fee Checker
This is a free tool that shows the current filing fees for the most common documents across Australian federal, family, and state courts — including corporate vs individual fee scales, exemptions, and annual indexation dates. Results are cross-referenced to the relevant regulations and updated when the regulations change.
What this tool does
Filing fees shift every 1 July under the standard indexation cycle, and the gap between the corporate and individual scales can be significant — for example, Federal Court originating process fees differ substantially depending on whether the filer is a "not-small" corporation or an individual. This tool saves you the trip to the registry website.
How to use it
- Choose the court: Federal Court, Federal Circuit and Family Court, High Court, or a state Supreme/District/Local/Magistrates Court
- Select the document type (originating application, interlocutory, subpoena, etc.)
- Pick the filer category: individual, small corporation, or corporation
- Review the current fee, the applicable regulation, and any exemption you may qualify for
- Save or share the result with your accounts team for disbursement approval
What you'll learn
- Current filing fees across federal and state Australian courts
- How corporate vs individual fee scales differ and when each applies
- The most common fee exemptions and how to apply for them
- When fees are indexed each year and which regulation governs each court
Interactive tool coming soon
The interactive Court Filing Fee Checker is currently in development. In the meantime, start a free Quillio trial — the time savings are real and measurable on your own matters within the first week.
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How often are the fees updated?
Most Australian court fees are indexed on 1 July each year under the relevant regulations. The tool is updated within the first week of July and whenever an ad hoc amendment is gazetted.
Does it include state court fees?
Yes — NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT, and NT Supreme, District/County, Local/Magistrates, and tribunal fees are included.
What about the Federal Circuit and Family Court?
The merged Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA) is included, with Division 1 and Division 2 fees shown separately where the regulations distinguish them.
How do I know if my client is a "small corporation" for fee purposes?
The Federal Court fee regulations use a specific definition tied to annual revenue thresholds. The tool shows the current threshold and links to the regulation — but the classification is ultimately a matter for the client's accountant.
Can I get a fee waiver or deferral?
Most courts allow fee waivers or deferrals on hardship grounds, and some have automatic exemptions (for example certain Centrelink recipients, health care card holders, or legal aid matters). The tool shows the applicable waiver criteria for each fee.
Does it include sheriff, marshal, and serving fees?
Filing fees only. Sheriff and process server fees vary by provider and are not part of the court schedule, so they are outside scope for this tool.
Is this a substitute for checking the registry website?
For time-critical filings, always confirm with the registry or the gazetted regulation before drawing a trust cheque. This tool is a research aid, not a payment instruction.
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Filing fees are set by regulation and can change. Always verify the current fee with the relevant court registry before filing. This tool is a research aid, not a definitive source — the gazetted regulation prevails in any discrepancy.
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