Fees and Filings for the Delaware Judicial Branch
| Court | Notes | Service/Transaction |
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| Supreme Court | The filing fee generally is the only fee charged by the Supreme Court. | Notice of Appeal Filing Fee |
| Court of Chancery | Charges for matters not covered by Court of Chancery Rule 3 shall be fixed by Order of the Court. Any charge herein may be increased or decreased by the Court for good cause. | Schedule of Fees and Charges Pursuant to Court of Chancery Rule 3(e) effective 6/14/24 |
| Superior Court |
Civil Fees (Civil Rules of Procedure: Rule 77(h).) All filing fees shall be nonrefundable and shall cover costs, except Sheriff 's service, which shall be paid separately by the moving party to the Sheriff.
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Civil Fees: Complaints Mechanic's Liens & Mortgages Involuntary Commitments Appeals Miscellaneous Petitions Judgments Executions Miscellaneous Services Mediation Non-Fee Charges Transcripts |
| Criminal Fees (Criminal Rules of Procedure: Rule 58) | Criminal Fees | |
| Family Court | The following schedule of assessed costs shall remain until rescinded or revised by an updated schedule. Please note that items on this schedule may require judicial authorization. |
Filing Requirements
Schedule of Assessed Costs |
| Court of Common Pleas | All filing fees shall be non-refundable and shall cover all costs, except sheriff's service, which shall be paid separately by the moving party to the sheriff. |
Civil Filing Fees
Criminal Filing Fees |
| Justice of the Peace Court | (10 Del. C. § 9801) | Civil Fees |
