Deschutes County Filing Fees
Most Common Filing
Small Claims: $55-$95
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2026 Deschutes County Court Fee Schedule
Small Claims Court
Claims up to $2,500
$55
Claims $2,501 - $10,000
$95
Second defendant (each)
$40
Motion or objection
$35
Civil Cases
Civil complaint
$273
Answer or appearance
$273
Motion filing
$117
Trial fee (jury)
$235
Family Court
Dissolution (divorce)
$301
Custody/support modification
$252
Protective order
No fee
Adoption
$283
Additional Court Costs
Service & Process Fees
- Sheriff service$40-60
- Certified mail$15-20
- Private process server$50-100
- Publication service$100+
Document & Copy Fees
- Certified copies$5 per page
- Document recording$10-25
- Transcript request$3.50/page
- Appeal filing$273
Total Cost Comparison
Traditional Filing at Courthouse:
- • Filing fee: $55-95
- • Service of process: $40-60
- • Parking/travel: $10-20
- • Time off work: Priceless
Total: $105-175+
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- • All forms prepared
- • Demand letter sent
- • Court filing handled
- • Service included
Total: Just $29
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to file in Deschutes County Court?
Filing fees in Deschutes County vary by case type: Small claims cost $55-95, civil cases start at $273, family court filings are $301, and probate cases begin at $124.
What are small claims fees in Deschutes County?
Small claims in Deschutes County cost $55 for claims up to $2,500 and $95 for claims from $2,501 to $10,000. Additional fees apply for service of process.