Riverside — Fee Schedule

Source: https://riverside.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/feeschedule.pdf?cb=1772484230

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FEE SCHEDULE Effective January 1, 2026 (1)

Code Section(s) Total Fee Due
INITIAL FILING FEES IN CIVIL CASES
Unlimited Civil Cases

1 Complaint or other first paper in unlimited civil case (amount GC 70611, 70602.5, $450 over $35,000), including: 70602.6

2 Complaint or other first paper in unlawful detainer case over $35,000.

3 Petition for a writ of review, mandate, or prohibition (other than a writ petition to the appellate division).

4 Petition for a decree of change of name or gender.

5 Answer or other first paper filed by each party other than GC 70612, 70602.5, $450 plaintiff (amount over $35,000) (including unlawful detainer). 70602.6

6 Claim opposing forfeiture of seized property, if value of property H&S 11488.5(a)(3) No fee is $5,000 or less (2).

Limited Civil Cases

7 Complaint or other first paper (amount over $10,000 up to GC 70613(a), 70602.5 $395 $35,000).

8 Complaint or other first paper in unlawful detainer (amount over GC 70613(a), $410 $10,000 up to $35,000). 70602.5, CCP 1161.2

9 Answer or other first paper filed by each party other than GC 70614(a), 70602.5 $395 plaintiff (amount over $10,000 up to $35,000) (including unlawful detainer).

10 Complaint or other first paper (amount up to $10,000). GC 70613(b), 70602.5 $255

11 Complaint or other first paper in unlawful detainer (amount up GC 70613(b), $270 to $10,000). 70602.5, CCP 1161.2

12 Answer or other first paper filed by each party other than GC 70614(b), 70602.5 $255 plaintiff (amounts up to $10,000) (including unlawful detainer).

13 Amendment of complaint or of other first paper increasing GC 70613.5(a) $140 amount at issue from $10,000 or less to more than $10,000 (but not exceeding $25,000).

14 Cross-complaint or amendment of cross-complaint increasing GC 70613.5(b) $140 amount at issue from $10,000 or less to more than $10,000 (but not exceeding $25,000).

15 Amended complaint, cross-complaint, or amended cross- GC 70619 $140 complaint that reclassifies case from limited civil to unlimited civil (CCP 403.060).

(1) Fees pursuant to the Uniform Civil Fees and Standard Fee Schedule Act of 2005 (Stats. 2005, ch. 75 (AB 145)); AB 1248 (Stats. 2007, ch. 738); SB 1407 (Stats. 2008, ch. 311); Riverside Board of Supervisors action December 16, 2008; 2009 Budget Act (Stats. 2009 ch. 22, SBX4 13); SB857 (stats 2010, ch. 720); SB1021 (Stats 2012, ch. 41); AB 2612 (Stats. 2012, ch. 377), SB 75 (Stats 2013, ch. 31), AB 1293 (Stats. 2013, ch 382) and other legislation.

(2) If the value of the property is more than $5,000, the filing fee is the fee in GC 70611, 70602.5, and 70602.6

Fee Schedule - Eff 1/1/2026 Rev: 12/31/25

Fees vary from the statewide schedule in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Francisco due to local surcharges for courthouse construction.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FEE SCHEDULE Effective January 1, 2026 (1)

Code Section(s) Total Fee Due
Limited Civil Cases – continued

16 Complaint or other first paper within small claims jurisdictional B&P 6322.1(c)(1), GC $211 limit filed by assignee of record (with declaration). 70613(b), CCP 116.420

17 Answer or other first paper filed by each party other than B&P 6322.1(c)(1), GC $211 plaintiff (case filed by assignee within small claims jurisdictional 70614(b), limit, with declaration). CCP 116.420

18 Amendment of complaint or of other first paper filed by GC 70613.5(a) $184 assignee of record increasing amount at issue from within small claims limit to more than $10,000 (but not exceeding $25,000).

19 Cross-complaint or amendment of cross-complaint in case filed GC 70613.5(b) $184 by assignee with declaration, increasing amount at issue from within small claims limit to more than $10,000 (but not exceeding $25,000).

Other Initial Filing Fees (both Limited and Unlimited Civil Cases)

20 Additional fee for case designated as complex (one fee for all GC 70616(a) $1,000 plaintiffs).

21 Additional fee for case designated as complex (for each GC 70616(b) $1,000 defendant, up to $18,000 total for case).

22 Supplemental fee for filing of a complaint by a "high-frequency GC 70616.5 $1,000 litigant," as defined in CCP Section 425.55(b), in a construction- related accessibility case.3

23 Complaint, response, or other first paper filed on behalf of GC 6103 No fee public entity (but fee is recoverable with judgment under GC 6103.5).

24 Amended complaint or amended cross-complaint (other than CCP 472 No fee one that changes amount at issue to reclassify case or require fee difference paid in limited civil case under GC 70613.5).

25 Action to compel registration of voters. Elec. 2142 No fee

26 Request for order to require counting of provisional ballots. Elec. 14310 No fee

27 Petition for forfeiture where claim has been filed with district VC 14607.6(e)(4) $100 attorney for impounded vehicle.

28 Abstract of judgment rendered from another court (unless filed GC 70626(b)(2) $45 with an application for order of sale of a dwelling under CCP 704.750 or with an application for order of examination under CCP 708.160).

29 Issuing commission to take deposition out of state under CCP GC 70626(b)(5) $45 2026.010.

30 Filing and entering award under Workers’ Compensation Act. GC 70626(b)(6) $45

31 Application fee for recognition of tribal court order for CCP 1733.1(a) $100 distribution of restricted assets upon dissolution

(3) Caption must identify the action as subject to the supplemental fee.

Fee Schedule - Eff 1/1/2026 Rev: 12/31/25

Fees vary from the statewide schedule in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Francisco due to local surcharges for courthouse construction.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FEE SCHEDULE Effective January 1, 2026 (1)

Code Section(s) Total Fee Due
Discovery in Out-of-State Case

32 Application for subpoena for discovery in out-of-state case GC 70626(b)(5) $45 (CCP 2029.300).

33 First petition by party for relief in discovery dispute related to GC 70611, 70602.5, $450 out-of-state case (CCP 2029.610(a), CCP 2029.620(c)(1)). 70602.6

34 First petition by non-party for relief in discovery dispute related GC 70626(c) $80 to out-of-state case (CCP 2029.610(a), CCP 2029.620(c)(2)).

35 Subsequent petition by party for relief in discovery dispute GC 70617(a) $60 related to out-of-state case (where first appearance fee was previously paid) (CCP 2029.620(c)(1)).

36 Subsequent petition by non-party for relief in discovery dispute GC 70617(a) $60 related to out-of-state case (where fee under GC 70626(c) was previously paid) (CCP 2029.620(c)(2)).

37 Response by party to petition for relief in discovery dispute GC 70612, 70602.5, $450 related to out-of-state case (where first appearance fee was not 70602.6 previously paid) (CCP 2029.610(c)).

38 Response by party to petition for relief in discovery dispute CCP 2029.620(d) No fee related to out-of-state case (where first appearance fee was previously paid).

39 Response by non-party to petition for relief in discovery dispute CCP 2029.610(c), No fee related to out-of-state case. CCP 2029.620(d)

Requests for Protective Orders

40 Petition to prevent domestic violence and response. FC 6222, GC No fee 70617(b)(7) 41 Petition to prevent abuse of an elder or dependent adult and W&I 15657.03(q), GC No fee response. 70617(b)(10)

42 Petition to prevent civil harassment (involving violence, threats CCP 527.6(w) - (x) No fee of violence, or stalking) and response.

43 Petition to prevent civil harassment (other) and response. GC 70611, 70612, $450 70602.5, 70602.6

44 Petition to prevent workplace violence (involving violence, CCP 527.8(v) - (w) No fee threats of violence, or stalking) and response.

45 Petition to prevent workplace violence (other) and response. GC 70611, 70612, $450 70602.5, 70602.6

Fee Schedule - Eff 1/1/2026 Rev: 12/31/25

Fees vary from the statewide schedule in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Francisco due to local surcharges for courthouse construction.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FEE SCHEDULE Effective January 1, 2026 (1)

Code Section(s) Total Fee Due
CIVIL MOTION AND OTHER FILING FEES

46 Motion or other paper requiring a hearing (unless it is the GC 70617(a) $60 party’s first paper and the first paper filing fee is paid), including the following:

47 Motion listed under CCP 1005(a)(1)–(12).

48 Motion or application to continue a trial date.

49 Discovery motion under CCP 2016.010 et seq.

50 Motion for new trial (Notice of Intent)

51 Ex parte application requiring a party to give notice of the ex parte appearance to other parties.

52 Motion for summary judgment or for summary adjudication. GC 70617(d) $500

53 Application to appear as counsel pro hac vice. GC 70617(e)(1) $500

54 Renewal fee for application to appear as counsel pro hac vice GC 70617(e)(2) $500 for each year a case continues.

55 Reclassification of limited jurisdiction case to unlimited GC 70619 $140 jurisdiction (CCP 403.060).

56 Processing change of venue 4 (payable to superior court from GC 70618 $50 which the transfer was requested) (a separate check with the initial filing fee for the court to which the case will be transferred is also required).

57 Request, application, or motion for, or notice of, continuance of GC 70617(c)(1) $20 hearing or case management conference.

58 Stipulation and order (unless it is the party’s first paper and the GC 70617(c)(2) $20 first paper filing fee is paid).

59 Request for order authorizing service of summons by posting GC 70617(c)(3) $20 (CCP 415.45) or by publication (CCP 415.50).

60 Amended notice of motion. GC 70617(b)(2) No fee

61 Civil case management statement. GC 70617(b)(3) No fee

62 Request for trial de novo after judicial arbitration. GC 70617(b)(4) No fee

63 Stipulation that does not require an order. GC 70617(b)(5) No fee

64 A request for entry of default or default judgment. GC 70617(b)(8) No fee

(4) This is a processing fee "for making up and transmitting the transcript and papers" when venue in case is changed. The motion fee under GC 70617 is charged separately for a motion for change of venue.

Fee Schedule - Eff 1/1/2026 Rev: 12/31/25

Fees vary from the statewide schedule in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Francisco due to local surcharges for courthouse construction.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FEE SCHEDULE Effective January 1, 2026 (1)

Code Section(s) Total Fee Due
CIVIL JURY AND TRIAL RELATED FEES

65 Advance jury fee (nonrefundable). CCP 631(b) $150

66 Daily jury deposits (amount set by court). CCP 631(e) Amount set by court

67 Court reporting services in civil proceedings lasting one hour or GC 68086(a)(1) $30 less.

68 Court reporter per diem fees for civil proceedings lasting more GC 68086(a)(2) $440 half day than one hour (amount set by court). $880 full day

69 Extra court reporter (amount set by court). GC 69953.5 $110 per hour

JUDGMENT RELATED FEES

70 Confession of judgment (CCP 1134). GC 70626(b)(3) $45

71 Renewal of judgment (CCP 683.150). GC 70626(b)(4) $45

72 Notice of settlement (CRC 3.1385). No fee

73 Certified copy of order to DMV when court orders judgment VC 16379 Amount set by court paid in installments.

At this time, the court does not charge a fee.

POST JUDGMENT RELATED FEES

74 Issuing writ of attachment, writ of mandate, writ of execution, GC 70626(a)(1) $40 writ of sale, writ of possession, writ of prohibition, writ of restitution, or any other writ for enforcement of an order or judgment.

75 Issuing abstract of judgment. GC 70626(a)(2) $40

76 Issuing an order of sale. GC 70626(b)(1) $45

77 Application for order of sale of a dwelling (CCP 704.750). GC 70617(a)(7) $60 78 Application for examination of third person controlling GC 70617(a)(3) $60 defendant’s property (CCP 491.110, 491.150).

79 Application for order for judgment debtor examination (CCP GC 70617(a)(6) $60 708.110, 708.160). No separate fee is charged for filing the abstract of judgment with the application.

80 Certificate of satisfaction of judgment (CCP 724.100). GC 70626(a)(3) $40

81 Notice to DMV of judgment debtor's default in making VC 16381 Amount set by court installment payments.

At this time, the court does not charge a fee.

Fee Schedule - Eff 1/1/2026 Rev: 12/31/25

Fees vary from the statewide schedule in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Francisco due to local surcharges for courthouse construction.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FEE SCHEDULE Effective January 1, 2026 (1)

Code Section(s) Total Fee Due
SMALL CLAIMS FEES

82 Filing claim for $1,500 or less. CCP 116.230(b)(1) $30

83 Filing claim for more than $1,500 but less than or equal to CCP 116.230(b)(2) $50 $5,000.

84 Filing claim for more than $5,000 but less than or equal to CCP 116.230(b)(3), $75 $12,500 (claim by natural persons only, with certain CCP 116.221 exceptions).

85 Filing claim by person who has filed more than 12 small claims CCP 116.230(c) $100 in California within the previous 12 months. 86 Amendment raising amount of claim from $1,500 or less to CCP 116.230(d)(1) $20 more than $1,500 but not exceeding $5,000.

87 Amendment raising amount of claim from more than $1,500 but CCP 116.230(d)(2), $25 not exceeding $5,000 to more than $5,000 but not exceeding CCP 116.221 $12,500 (claim by natural persons only, with certain exceptions).

88 Amendment raising amount of claim from $1,500 or less to CCP 116.230(d)(3), $45 more than $5,000 but not exceeding $12,500 (claim by natural CCP 116.221 persons only, with certain exceptions).

89 Service by clerk for certified mail, to each defendant. CCP 116.232 15 N/A Court does not provide this service.

90 Transfer of case out of small claims court (defendant’s claim CCP 116.390 No fee exceeding jurisdictional limit) (no receiving court filing or transfer fee).

91 Request for postponement of hearing, if defendant has been CCP 116.570 $10 served.

92 Notice of appeal of small claims case. CCP 116.760 $75

93 Motion to vacate. CCP 116.745 $20

94 Fee for payment of judgment to court. CCP 116.860 $20

95 Application for order of examination of judgment debtor. GC 70617(a)(6), CCP $60 116.820 96 Writ of execution. GC 70626(a)(1), CCP $40 116.820 96.1 Small Claims Writ fee CCP 116.798(a)(1)(4), $75 CCP 116.760

97 Abstract of judgment. GC 70626(a)(2), CCP $40 116.820

Fee Schedule - Eff 1/1/2026 Rev: 12/31/25

Fees vary from the statewide schedule in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Francisco due to local surcharges for courthouse construction.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FEE SCHEDULE Effective January 1, 2026 (1)

Code Section(s) Total Fee Due
FAMILY LAW FEES

98 Petition or other first paper (including a joint petition) for GC 70670(b), $450 dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal 70602.5, 70602.6 separation, or nullity.

99 Response or other first paper filed in response to petition for GC 70670(d) 70602.5, $450 dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal 70602.6 separation, or nullity.

100 First paper in family law matter other than dissolution of GC 70670(a) 70602.5, $450 marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation, or nullity. 70602.6

101 First paper filed in response in family law matter other than GC 70670(c) 70602.5, $450 dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership, legal 70602.6 separation, or nullity.

102 A settlement agreement or stipulation for judgment that is GC 70677(c) No fee signed by a defaulted respondent and included in a judgment of dissolution of marriage or domestic partnership; or a stipulation to modify such an agreement if the stipulation is presented by the petitioner. (Defaulted respondent is not charged a first paper fee under GC 70670. GC 70671(b), (e)).

103 Appearance, stipulation, and waiver of rights in dissolution of GC 70673 No fee marriage or domestic partnership, legal separation or nullity or to establish parentage, when respondent is a member of the armed forces.

104 Petition for adoption (for each person to be adopted).5 H&S 103730 $20

105 Filings in a proceeding to declare a minor free from parental FC 7806, 7841 No fee custody and control.

106 Domestic violence restraining orders, including a request to GC 70671(f) No fee obtain, modify, or enforce an order to prevent domestic GC 70677(b)(5) FC violence or response to that request; and any request that is 6222 necessary to obtain or give effect to a restraining order.

- Motion fee on domestic violence restraining orders when CRC 5.381 $60
requesting a modificiation of child custody, visitation, or GC 70677(a)
support order only after a protective order is no longer in
effect.

- Additional charge on motion or order to show cause to GC 70678 $25
modify or enforce custody or visitation only after a protective
order is no longer in effect.

107 Motion or order to show cause in family law matter (unless it is GC 70677(a) $60 the party’s first paper and the first paper filing fee is paid).

108 Additional charge on motion or order to show cause to modify GC 70678 $25 or enforce custody or visitation. 109 Stipulation and order not requiring a hearing; request or GC 70677(c) $20 stipulation for continuance of hearing or case management conference not requiring a hearing.

110 Stipulation that does not require an order. GC 70677(b)(7) No fee

(5) The fee is waived for agency adoptions when a statement from the agency is filed with the petition.

Fee Schedule - Eff 1/1/2026 Rev: 12/31/25

Fees vary from the statewide schedule in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Francisco due to local surcharges for courthouse construction.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FEE SCHEDULE Effective January 1, 2026 (1)

Code Section(s) Total Fee Due
FAMILY LAW FEES cont'd

111 A stipulation regarding the date of termination of marital or GC 70671(c) No fee domestic partnership status if the court has retained jurisdiction over that date.

112 First paper or any subsequent paper filed by the Department of GC 6103.9, No fee Child Support Services to establish parentage or to establish, GC 70672 modify, or collect support.

113 Response or subsequent paper filed in an action brought by the GC 70672 No fee Department of Child Support Services to establish parentage or to establish, modify, or collect support if support is the only issue. If a custody issue is raised, see charge for first paper filed in response to other family law matters.

114 Filings on issues relating to parentage or support in a pre- GC 70672 No fee existing non-governmental case in which a Title IV-D child support agency has intervened and is providing services under FC 17400. 115 Statement to register a foreign support order or other first paper GC 70677, No fee in a UIFSA case. FC 4927

116 A document relating to a stipulated postjudgment modification GC 70671(d) No fee of child support. 117 Costs for stepparent adoption, including investigation (FC 9001, FC 9002 $20 fee per child; 9002). HS 103730 $344 investigation fee per household

118 Child custody evaluation. FC 3112 Determined by private evaluator

119 Court-appointed counsel for child (amount set by court) FC 3153 Cost determined by (FC 3150 et seq.). number of hours attorney dedicated to the case and the parties’ ability to pay

120 Row intentionally left blank.

121 Cost for investigation re: petition to declare child free from FC 7851.5 No fee (Amount set by parental custody and control. Juvenile Probation)

Fee Schedule - Eff 1/1/2026 Rev: 12/31/25

Fees vary from the statewide schedule in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Francisco due to local surcharges for courthouse construction.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FEE SCHEDULE Effective January 1, 2026 (1)

Code Section(s) Total Fee Due
PROBATE FEES

122 First-filed petition for letters of administration or letters GC 70650(a) 70602.5, $450 testamentary, first-filed petition for special letters of 70602.6 administration with powers of general representative under Prob.C 8545.

123 First objection to probate of will or codicil (Prob.C 8250); first GC 70650(b) 70602.5, $450 petition for revocation of probate of will or codicil (Prob.C 8270) 70602.6 (if filed together with petition for appointment of personal representative under GC 70650(c), only the fee under GC 70650(c) is charged).

124 Later-filed petition for letters of administration, letters GC 70650(c), 70602.5, $450 testamentary, or special letters of administration with powers of 70602.6 general representative by a person other than the original petitioner.

125 First or subsequent petition for special letters of administration GC 70657.5(a)(3) $200 without powers of general personal representative.

126 Opposition to a petition for appointment of a personal GC 70651, 70602.5, $450 representative in a decedent’s estate, other than a competing 70602.6 petition for appointment or a will contest, and objection or other opposition to first account of testamentary trustee subject to court supervision.

127 Petition (or opposition to petition) concerning the internal affairs GC 70652, 70602.5, $450 of a trust under Prob.C 17200 et seq., or first account of trustee 70602.6 of testamentary trust subject to continuing court jurisdiction under Prob.C 17300 et seq.

128 Petition (or opposition to petition) concerning the internal affairs GC 70657.5(a)(1), $200 of a trust created by court order under Prob.C 2580, 3100, or 70652(d) 3600 (trusts not subject to the $435 fee under GC 70652).

129 Petition for appointment of conservator, guardian of the estate GC 70653(a)(b), $450 or guardian of the person and estate or opposition to these 70602.5, 70602.6 petitions other than competing petition for appointment.

130 Opposition to petition for appointment of conservator, guardian GC 70653(f) No fee of the estate or guardian of the person and estate filed by or on behalf of the proposed conservatee or proposed ward or a parent of the proposed ward.

131 Petition for appointment of guardian of the person only or GC 70654(a)(b), $225 opposition to petition other than competing petition for 70602.5 appointment.

132 Opposition to petition by the proposed ward or the parent of the GC 70654(e) No fee proposed ward.

133 Petition or opposition filed after issuance of letters of GC 70657(e) No fee guardianship or temporary guardianship, in guardianship of the person only.

134 First or subsequent petition for temporary letters of GC 70657(a)(4) $60 conservatorship or guardianship.

Fee Schedule - Eff 1/1/2026 Rev: 12/31/25

Fees vary from the statewide schedule in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Francisco due to local surcharges for courthouse construction.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FEE SCHEDULE Effective January 1, 2026 (1)

Code Section(s) Total Fee Due
PROBATE FEES cont'd

135 Petition commencing other proceedings under the Probate GC 70655, 70602.5, $450 Code and objections or other opposition to such petitions, 70602.6 including the following (Rows 135-144):

136 ꞏ Petition to determine the fact of death to determine title GC 70655(c)(4), $450 70602.5, 70602.6 to real property and objections or other opposition (Prob.C 200).

137 ꞏ Petition for an order concerning a particular transaction GC 70655(c)(5), $450 70602.5, 70602.6 and objections or other opposition (Prob.C 3100).

138 ꞏ Petition for an order concerning capacity determination GC 70655(c)(6), $450 70602.5, 70602.6 and health care decision authority for adult without conservator and objections or other opposition (Prob.C 3200). 139 ꞏ Petition for compromise of the claim of a minor or GC 70655(c)(1), $450 70602.5, 70602.6 disabled adult, no civil action pending, and objections or other opposition (Prob.C 3600).

140 ꞏ Petition concerning a power of attorney and objections GC 70655(c)(8), $450 70602.5, 70602.6 or other opposition (Prob.C 4541). 141 ꞏ Petition concerning advance health care directive and GC 70655(c)(7), $450 70602.5, 70602.6 objections or other opposition (Prob.C 4766).

142 ꞏ Petition to determine succession to real property and GC 70655(c)(2), $450 70602.5, 70602.6 objections or other opposition (Prob.C 13151).

143 ꞏ Spousal or domestic partnership property petition and GC 70655(c)(3), $450 70602.5, 70602.6 objections or other opposition (Prob.C 13650).

144 ꞏ Petition for approval, compromise, or settlement of GC 70655(c)(9), $450 70602.5, 70602.6 claims against deceased settlor, or for allocation of amounts due between trusts, or objections or other opposition (Prob.C 19020).

145 ꞏ Any other petition that commences a proceeding under GC 70655(c)(10), $450 70602.5, 70602.6 the Probate Code and objections or other opposition.

146 Petition for order setting aside estate of small value if no estate GC 70656(a), 70602.5 $225 is pending for the decedent (Prob.C 6602).

147 Opposition to petition for order setting aside estate of small GC 70656(b), 70602.5 $225 value (Prob.C 6602).

148 Petition (or opposition to petition) for an order listed below, filed GC 70658(a), $435 after issuance of letters testamentary, letters of administration, 70602.5, 70602.6 or letters of special administration to a personal representative of a decedent’s estate; letters of guardianship or temporary guardianship to a guardian of the estate or person and estate; or letters of conservatorship or temporary conservatorship to a conservator.

Petition for order concerning sale, lease, GC 70658(a)(1), $435
encumbrance, grant of an option, purchase, conveyance, 70602.5, 70602.6
or exchange of property.
Petition for order settling an account of a fiduciary. GC 70658(a)(2), $435
70602.5, 70602.6

Fee Schedule - Eff 1/1/2026
Rev: 12/31/25

Fees vary from the statewide schedule in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Francisco due to
local surcharges for courthouse construction.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FEE SCHEDULE Effective January 1, 2026 (1)

Code Section(s) Total Fee Due
PROBATE FEES cont'd

Petition for order authorizing, instructing, or directing a GC 70658(a)(3), $435
fiduciary, or approving or confirming acts of a fiduciary. 70602.5, 70602.6

Petition for order concerning payment of GC 70658(a)(4), $435
compensation or expenses of an attorney. 70602.5, 70602.6

Petition for order concerning payment of GC 70658(a)(5), $435
compensation or expenses of a fiduciary. 70602.5, 70602.6
Petition for order surcharging or removing a fiduciary. GC 70658(a)(6), $435
70602.5, 70602.6
Petition for order transferring or authorizing transfer of GC 70658(a)(7), $435
property of an estate to a fiduciary in another jurisdiction. 70602.5, 70602.6

Petition for order allowing a fiduciary’s request to GC 70658(a)(8), $435
resign. 70602.5, 70602.6
Petition for order adjudicating a claim to property GC 70658(a)(9), $435
under Prob.C 850 et seq. 70602.5, 70602.6

Petition for order granting permission to fix the GC 70658(a)(10), $435
residence of a ward or conservatee outside of California. 70602.5, 70602.6

Petition for order concerning payments for support, GC 70658(a)(11), $435
maintenance, or education of a ward or conservatee or a of 70602.5, 70602.6
person entitled to support, maintenance, or education from
a ward or conservatee.

Petition for order concerning payment of surplus GC 70658(a)(12), $435
income to relatives of a conservatee (Prob.C 2423) or 70602.5, 70602.6
concerning substituted judgment (Prob.C 2580).

Petition for order affecting legal capacity of a GC 70658(a)(13), $435
conservatee under Prob.C 1870 et seq. 70602.5, 70602.6
Petition for order adjudicating merits of a claim under GC 70658(a)(14), $435
Prob.C 2500 et seq. 70602.5, 70602.6

149 Petition (or opposition to petition) filed after the issuance of GC 70657(a)(3) $60 temporary letters of guardianship or conservatorship or letters of guardianship or conservatorship not subject to the $435 fee in GC 70658(a) and not exempt under GC 70657e.

150 Petition (or opposition to petition) filed after the issuance of GC 70657(e), No fee letters of guardianship or temporary letters of guardianship in a 70658(c)(1) guardianship of the person only.

151 Disclaimer of interest in a decedent’s estate. GC 70657.5(c), No fee 70658(c)(2)

152 Petition (or opposition to petition) after issuance of special GC 70657.5(a)(2) $200 letters of administration or letters testamentary or of administration in decedents’ estates that are not subject to the $435 fee in GC 70658(a).

153 Motion, application or other paper requiring a hearing after the GC 70657(a)(1), $60 first paper, including motion or other paper listed in GC 70617(a) 70617(a).

154 Application for ex parte relief other than ex parte petition for GC 70657(a)(2) $60 discharge.

Fee Schedule - Eff 1/1/2026 Rev: 12/31/25

Fees vary from the statewide schedule in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Francisco due to local surcharges for courthouse construction.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FEE SCHEDULE Effective January 1, 2026 (1)

Code Section(s) Total Fee Due
PROBATE FEES cont'd

155 Ex parte petition for discharge of personal representative, GC 70657(a)(2) No fee conservator, or guardian upon completion of court-ordered distribution or transfer.

156 Motion or other paper listed in GC 70617(b) (list of 13 items), GC 70657(b) No fee including:

Amended notice of motion. GC 70657(b),
70617(b)(2)

Civil case management statement. GC 70657(b),
70617(b)(3)
Request for trial de novo after judicial arbitration. GC 70657(b),
70617(b)(4)
Stipulation that does not require an order. GC 70657(b),
70617(b)(5)

A request for entry of default or default judgment. GC 70657(b),
70617(b)(8)
Paper requiring a hearing on a petition to approve the GC 70657(b),
compromise of a claim of a minor or person with a disability 70617(b)(13)
under Prob.C 3600.

157 Petition to withdraw funds from blocked account. GC 70657(a) $60

158 Motion for summary judgment. GC 70657(c), $500 70617(d) 159 Deposit of estate planning documents. GC 70660 $20

160 Search for estate documents, for each search longer than 10 GC 70661 $15 minutes.

161 Petition to establish record of birth, death, or marriage. H&S 103470, GC $225 70602.5

162 Affidavit procedure for real property of small value under GC 70626(b)(9) $45 Prob.C 13201.

163 Guardianship investigation (amount set by court). Prob.C 1513 $650 Prob C 1513.1

Guardianship Status Report Investigation (amount set by Prob.C 1513.1 $150
court). Prob C 1513.2

164 Information package for conservators. Prob.C 1835 $20

Conservatorship appointment investigation Prob.C 1826 $650
(amount set by court). Prob C 1851.5
Conservatorship review investigation (amount set Prob C 1850

165 by court). Prob Code 1851.5

Temporary Conservatorship investigation (amount Prob C 2250.6
set by court). Prob C 1851.5

166 Petition for summary probate (Public Administrator only). Prob.C 7660 $205

167 Delivery of will to the clerk of the superior court in which the GC 70626(d) $50 estate of a decedent may be administered (Prob C 8200).

168 Request for special notice in decedent's estate, guardianship, GC 70662 $40 conservatorship, and trust proceedings (Prob.C 1250, 2700, 17204)

169 Registering a conservatorship established outside of California GC 70663 $30 (effective January 1, 2016).

Fee Schedule - Eff 1/1/2026 Rev: 12/31/25

Fees vary from the statewide schedule in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Francisco due to local surcharges for courthouse construction.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FEE SCHEDULE Effective January 1, 2026 (1)

Code Section(s) Total Fee Due
APPEAL AND WRIT RELATED FEES
Appeal of Unlimited Civil Case

170 Certificate for Court of Appeal or Supreme Court on motion GC 70620 $20 prior to filing appeal record .

171 Appeal or cross appeal to court of appeal (payable to court of GC 68926, 68926.1(b) $775 appeal).

172 Deposit for preparation of clerk’s transcript (payable to superior GC 68926.1 $100 court) (charged when notice of appeal to court of appeal is filed under GC 68926).

Other Appeals

173 Appeal in limited civil case (to appellate division), where GC 70621(b), 70602.5 $225 amount demanded in case does not exceed $10,000.

174 Appeal in limited civil case (to appellate division), where GC 70621(a)(1), $370 amount demanded in case exceeds $10,000 (but does not 70602.5 exceed $35,000).

175 Appeal in small claims case. CCP 116.760 $75

176 Writ petition to appellate division, where amount demanded in GC 70621(b), 70602.5 $225 limited civil case does not exceed $10,000.

177 Writ petition to appellate division, where amount demanded in GC 70621(a), 70602.5 $370 limited civil case exceeds $10,000 (but does not exceed $35,000).

178 Appeal from Labor Commissioner’s Award (Lab.C 98.2). GC 70611, 70602.5, $450 70602.6

179 Appeal of final decision on parking citation violation (VC GC 70615(b) $25 40230).

180 Appeal from determination of dangerous or vicious dog (F&A GC 70626(b)(8) $45 31622).

181 Appeal of administrative fine or penalty (GC 53069.4(b)(2)). GC 70615(a) $25

182 Appeal of administrative penalty for fare evasion or passenger GC 70615(c) $25 conduct violation (PUC 99582).

Fee Schedule - Eff 1/1/2026 Rev: 12/31/25

Fees vary from the statewide schedule in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Francisco due to local surcharges for courthouse construction.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FEE SCHEDULE Effective January 1, 2026 (1)

Code Section(s) Total Fee Due
RECORDS RELATED FEES

183 Certifying a copy of paper, record, or proceeding on file. GC 70626(a)(4) $40

184 Certificate for which fee is not otherwise fixed; includes lis GC 70626(a)(8) $40 pendens. 185 Preparing a copy of any record, microfiche, proceeding or GC 70627(a) $0.50 paper on file (per page).

186 Comparison of a copy with an original on file (per page). GC 70627(b) $1

187 Searching records, files, or microfiche - for each search longer GC 70627c $15 than 10 minutes.

188 Exemplification of record or other paper on file. GC 70628 $50

189 Document authenticated pursuant to court order (per GC 70629 $15 signature).

190 Certified copy of marriage or domestic partnership dissolution GC 70674 $10 record (requested by public agency).

191 Certified copy of marriage or domestic partnership dissolution GC 70674 $15 record (requested by any other applicant).

RETURNED CHECKS AND INSUFFICIENT PAYMENTS

192 Administrative charge for a check that is returned without CCP 411.20(g), $36 payment. A filing paid with such a check will be void if not paid, GC 71386 within 20 days of notification, in cash, by certified check, or by other means specified by the court, but not by traveler’s check or personal check.

193 Administrative charge for processing a partial payment. A first CCP 411.21(g) $25 paper filing submitted with a check for an insufficient amount will be void if the amount due is not paid within 20 days of notification days of notification.

Fee Schedule - Eff 1/1/2026 Rev: 12/31/25

Fees vary from the statewide schedule in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Francisco due to local surcharges for courthouse construction.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FEE SCHEDULE Effective January 1, 2026 (1)

Code Section(s) Total Fee Due
MISCELLANEOUS FEES

194 Administrative charge for collection of fees where fee waiver GC 68638(a)(3) $25 was previously granted.

195 Administrative charge for recovering, as part of judgment, fees GC 6103.5(d) $25 not paid by public entity under GC 6103.

196 Taking affidavit, except in criminal case or adoption GC 70626(a)(5) $40 proceedings.

197 Acknowledgment of deed or other instrument. GC 70626(a)(6) $40

198 Recording or registering license or issuing certificate in GC 70626(a)(7) $40 connection with a license, required by law, for which charge is not otherwise prescribed.

199 Filing affidavit of publication of notice of dissolution of GC 70626(b)(7) $45 partnership.

200 Filing and indexing papers for which a charge is not provided GC 70626(b) (10) $45 elsewhere.

201 Appearance by videoconferencing. GC 70630 $0

202 Reasonable fee for service or product, not to exceed costs, GC 70631 Amount set by court where no fee is otherwise provided for (Rule 10.815) .

203 Administering funds held in trust for deposits of funds for GC 70632 $50 reporters' transcripts. CRC 8.130 and 8.834

204 Certificate of facts regarding unsatisfied judgment. VC 16373 $15 for certificate of facts; separate charges for the certification and photocopies

205 Access to Imaged Civil Documents on the Internet. GC 68150(h), $1 per page for the CRC 2.506 first 5 pages, plus $.50 per page after 5 pages, with a cap of $50 per document.

206 On-Line Name Searches. GC 68150(h), $1 for 1 name search CRC 2.506 credit, either Riverside or Indio.

$3.50 for 2 to 5 name search credits.

$5 for 6 to 10 searches. $25 for 75

name search credits.

Flat fee of $250 per

30 days for unlimited

name search credits.

Fee Schedule - Eff 1/1/2026 Rev: 12/31/25

Fees vary from the statewide schedule in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Francisco due to local surcharges for courthouse construction.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FEE SCHEDULE Effective January 1, 2026 (1)

Code Section(s) Total Fee Due
MISCELLANEOUS FEES (cont'd)

207 Shipping Costs for Transcripts for Civil Cases on Appeal. CRC 10.815 1-3 volumes: $21 4-8 volumes: $38 9+ volumes: $52

208 Forms, Information Materials, and Publications. Also includes GC 70627a $.50 per page Books, Pamphlets, and Local Rules (non self-help centers).

209 Name and Case Number Indices. GC 68150(h), $16 per index per CRC 2.506 month per case type

210 eSubmit Transmission Fee (electronic filing) CCP 1010.6(d)(2) $2 per case with a The eSubmit Electronic Document Portal is available to max of 15 documents electronically deliver documents in family law, probate, criminal uploaded per and traffic cases submission

211 eFiling Transmission Fee (electronic filing) CCP 1010.6(b)(3) $1.85 per electronic The eFiling Electronic Document Portal is available to envelope electronically deliver documents in unlimited civil, including complex, limited civil, unlawful detainers and small claims cases

212 Returning File-Stamped (Conformed) Copies of Documents by CRC 10.815 $.50 per page Fax to Persons Requesting Fax Copy Be Sent to Them.

213 Request Copies On-Line. GC 70627a $.50 per page, plus postage and any additional charges for other services if requested (e.g. certification, exemplification).

214 Off-site file/record retrieval fee. CRC 10.815 $32 per file

215 Envelopes, postage, and shipping. CRC 10.815 Current postal rate & cost of envelope in addition to charges for other services

216 Subpoena Court Staff. GC 68097.2(b) $275 due at time subpoena is served. Additional fees may be required depending upon compensation level of staff member who is subpoenaed.

217 Subpoena Court Records. EC 1563 Fee varies depending upon request. Payment to be calculated by court and itemized statement of costs will be submitted to requesting party.

218 Transaction Reversal Fee GC 6159(g) $23

Fee Schedule - Eff 1/1/2026 Rev: 12/31/25

Fees vary from the statewide schedule in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Francisco due to local surcharges for courthouse construction.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE FEE SCHEDULE Effective January 1, 2026 (1)

Code Section(s) Total Fee Due
NON-CIVIL FEES FEES
Bail Bond Motion Fees (same as civil filing fees).

- Bond Amount $10,000 or less. GC 70614(b) $255

300 - Bond Amount greater than $10,000 to $35,000. GC 70614(a) $395

- Bond Amount over $35,000. GC 70612 $450

301 Relief from Bond Forfeiture. PC 1306(b) $100

302 Establish Payment Installment Account.

- Infractions. PC 1205e $0; fee repealed FY
21/22 AB 177
- Misdemeanors and Felonies. PC 1205e $0; fee repealed FY
21/22 AB 177

303 Additional Financial Evaluation . PC 1205e $50

Traffic Violator School.

- Administrative Fee. VC 42007.1 $49

304 - Monitoring Fee. VC 11205(e) $14 VC 11208 (Both fees will be imposed in addition to total bail).

305 Proof of Correction Transaction Fee. VC 40611 $25 for each violation dismissed

306 Juvenile Record Sealing. WIC 903.3(b) $150

Fee Schedule - Eff 1/1/2026 Rev: 12/31/25

Fees vary from the statewide schedule in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Francisco due to local surcharges for courthouse construction.