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PlainCivil makes official public datasets legible. Please read how to use this information responsibly before acting on it.

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Data Reflects Source Release Cycles

PlainCivil's current database contains 120 process-state records across 10 states and 12 process types. 20 of those filings are free ($0); fee-charging filings run $20–$1,435. Its recorded data vintage is 2026-03; that is not a claim that every court source has been rechecked today. Some records are marked as estimates, and fees or procedures can change after ingestion. Our methodology explains the coverage and limits. Always confirm a current amount and procedure directly with the relevant court or clerk before acting.

Reporting an Error

If a record looks wrong, use the contact page with the page URL and a source for the correct value. How we verify and fix reports is described in our editorial & corrections policy.

Download the court filing-fee registry cited on this page: civil-process-filing-fees.csv (CC0).