Johnson County Filing Fees
Most Common Filing
Small Claims: $64.50-$84.50
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2026 Johnson County Court Fee Schedule
Small Claims Court
Claims up to $500$64.50
Claims $501 - $4,000$84.50
Additional defendant$35
Motion or objection$30
Service by sheriff$35
Service by certified mail$12
Limited Actions
Filing initial petition$97
Answer or appearance$62
Motion filing$30
Jury trial request$250
Appeal to district court$193
Civil Cases
Civil complaint$193
Answer or counterclaim$193
Third party petition$193
Motion filing$30
Jury trial (6 jurors)$100
Jury trial (12 jurors)$200
Post-Judgment
Garnishment$53
Aid in execution$53
Transcript of judgment$53
Release of judgment$13
Revival of judgment$53
Total Cost Comparison: PettyLawsuit vs. Court Filing
| Filing Method | Filing Fee | Service Fee | Forms | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Court Self-Filing Claims under $500 | $64.50 | $35-47 | DIY | $99.50+ |
Court Self-Filing Claims $501-$4,000 | $84.50 | $35-47 | DIY | $119.50+ |
PettyLawsuit Best Value Any amount up to $4,000 | Included | Included | Auto-generated | $29 |
Additional Johnson County Court Fees
Service & Processing
- Sheriff service (in-county)$35
- Sheriff service (out-of-county)$47
- Certified mail service$12
- Publication service$60+
- Private process server$75-150
Document & Copy Fees
- Certified copy$1/page + $1
- Court records search$20
- Document retrieval$20
- Case file copies$0.25/page
- Electronic filing fee$10
Fee Waiver Information
Johnson County District Court offers fee waivers for individuals who cannot afford court costs. To qualify:
- Must complete an Affidavit of Poverty form
- Provide proof of income and expenses
- Income must be below 150% of federal poverty guidelines
- Judge reviews and approves on case-by-case basis
Note: Fee waivers only apply to court filing fees, not service costs or other expenses. PettyLawsuit charges a $29 service fee for complete filing assistance (court fees are separate).
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