2026 Fee Schedule
Official Oregon Court Fees
Lane County Oregon Filing FeesCourt Costs Calculator & Complete Fee Guide
Calculate exact court costs for your Lane County Oregon case. Understand all filing fees, service costs, and potential additional charges before you file.
$53
Claims ≤ $2,500
$97
Claims ≤ $10,000
$273
Circuit Court
$8-75
Service Fees
Interactive Fee Calculator for Lane County Oregon
Enter the amount you're claiming (max $10,000 for small claims)
How will you serve the defendant?
Your Estimated Costs
Court Filing Fee:$97
Service of Process:$40
PettyLawsuit Service:$29
Total to Start:$166
Your case qualifies for Small Claims Court. no attorney required!
Complete Lane County Court Fee Schedule
Small Claims Court Fees (Claims up to $10,000)
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Filing Fee (≤ $2,500) | $53 | For claims up to $2,500 |
| Filing Fee ($2,501 - $10,000) | $97 | For claims $2,501 to $10,000 |
| Answer/Response Fee | $50 | If defendant files counterclaim |
| Motion Fee | $35 | For any motion filed |
Circuit Court Civil Fees (Claims over $10,000)
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Complaint Filing | $273 | Standard civil action |
| Answer/Response | $273 | Defendant's response fee |
| Motion/Petition | $118 | Each motion filed |
| Jury Trial Request | $250 | If requesting jury trial |
Service of Process Fees
Most Affordable
Certified Mail
$8
- Cheapest option
- Requires signature
- Good for cooperative defendants
- May not work for all cases
Most Reliable
Sheriff Service
$40
- Official service
- High success rate
- Multiple attempts included
- Best for local defendants
Private Process Server
$40-75
- Fastest service
- Flexible scheduling
- Good for hard-to-serve defendants
- Rush service available
Additional Potential Fees
Post-Judgment Collection
- Writ of Execution:$25
- Garnishment Application:$35
- Judgment Lien Recording:$40
- Asset Examination:$45
Other Court Services
- Certified Copies:$5/page
- Document Search:$25
- Appeal Filing:$295
- Transcript Request:Varies
Can't Afford Filing Fees? Fee Waivers Available
Oregon courts offer fee waivers and deferrals for those who qualify based on financial need. Don't let filing fees prevent you from seeking justice.
Automatic Qualification:
- Receiving public assistance (SNAP, TANF)
- SSI or disability benefits
- Income below 125% poverty level
How to Apply:
- Complete fee waiver application
- Submit with your filing
- Judge reviews immediately
Accepted Payment Methods at Lane County Court
Credit/Debit Cards
Visa, MasterCard, Discover
Cash
In-person only
Check/Money Order
Payable to Lane County
Payment Plans
For qualified applicants
Note: Court fees must be paid at time of filing unless you have an approved fee waiver. Our $29 service fee is separate and helps ensure your forms are prepared correctly.
Know Your Costs, File with Confidence
Don't let unexpected fees derail your case. Use our calculator and filing service to budget accurately and file correctly in Lane County Oregon courts.