Honorable Teresa Kiel Guadalupe County Clerk Fee Schedules Effective January 1, 2016 Recording Fees Documents First page... $26.00 Each additional page... $4.00 Maps/Plat First page... $71.00 Each additional page... $50.00 Federal Tax Lien/Release... $31.00 State Tax Lien/Release First page... $16.00 Each additional page... $4.00 Posting Public Notices... $3.00 Assumed Name Certificate One Registrant/Owner... $23.50 Each additional Registrant/Owner... $.50 Abandonment of Assumed Name One Registrant/Owner... $23.50 Each additional Registrant/Owner... $.50 Mark/Brand Registration... $26.00 Additional location on same type of animal... $5.00 Hospital Lien/Release... $26.00 Vital Records Fees Birth Certificate... $23.00 Death Certificate Certified Copy or Verification of Death... $21.00 Each additional copy ordered at same time... $4.00 Marriage License Issued (cash payment only)... $82.00 Marriage License Issued w/ Premarital Counseling Certificate (cash payment only)... $22.00 Declaration of Informal Marriage (cash payment only)... $47.00 Duplicate Marriage License... $52.00 Certified Copy of Marriage License... $6.00 + $1.00 per page Page 1 of 17
Copies/Miscellaneous Fees Copies Local Government Code 118.0145 $1.00 per page Certification of Copies Local Government Code 118.014 $5.00 each Certificate of Federal Tax Lien Filing Property Code 14.004 $10.00 each Copy of Federal Tax Lien Property Code 14.004 $1.50 per page Copy of Plat/Map Local Government Code 118.011 $3.50 each Processing Fee (mail or fax requests) Local Government Code, Ch. 118 $10.00 per name/record Document Non Compliance Fee Property Code 11.003, 552.0041 $25.00 or twice the Local Government Code 191.007 statutory filing fee for each non compliant page Civil Court Fee Schedule Civil Suit... $242.00 Petition for Writ of Garnishment... $222.00 Counter Claim/Cross Action... $75.00 Third Party Petition... $75.00 Action Other Than Original (Intervention, Interpleader, Motion to Modify, Motion for New Trial, Transfer)... $75.00 Application for Occupational License... $242.00 Petition for Non Disclosure... $270.00 Emergency Detention (Mental Health)... $75.00 Civil Jury Demand... $40.00 Citation Issued... $4.00 Writ Issued... $5.00 Abstract of Judgment Issued... $5.00 Service by Sheriff/Constable: Citation/Subpoena/Summons Personal Service... $75.00 Citation Publication... $75.00 Writ of Attachment or Execution... $275.00 Writ of Sequestration (up to 10 days)... $275.00 Writ of Sequestration (after 10 days)... $30.00/day Writ of Possession (up to 4 hours)... $275.00 Writ of Possession (after 4 hours, per deputy)... $30.00/hour Service by Certified Mail (Clerk)... $75.00 Page 2 of 17
Probate Court Fee Schedule: Application for Probate of Will & Issuance of Letters Testamentary ( 256, Estates Code)... $258.00* Application for Letters of Administration ( 301, Estates Code)... $258.00* Application for Temporary Administration ( 452, Estates Code)... $258.00* Application for Probate of Will as Muniment of Title ( 257, Estates Code)... $256.00* Application to Determine Heirship (No Administration) ( 202, Estates Code)... $308.00 Application to Determine Heirship & for Letters of Administration ( 202, 301, Estates Code)... $341.00** Application to Adjudicate Community Property Survivorship Agreement ( 112, Estates Code)... $256.00* Application for Probate of Foreign Will, Issuance of Letters ( 501, Estates Code)... $256.00* Small Estate Affidavit ( 205, Estates Code)... $256.00* Application for Sale of Property of Minor without Guardianship ( 1351, Estates Code)... $238.00* Application for Permanent Guardianship ( 1101, Estates Code)... $260.00* Application for Temporary Guardianship ( 1251, Estates Code)... $260.00* Application to Invest Funds for Minor ( 1355, Estates Code)... $207.00 Application for Receivership ( 1354, Estates Code)... $256.00* Application for Declaration of Incapacity/Community Property ( 1353, Estates Code)... $258.00* Application for Emergency Intervention ( 152, Estates Code)... $207.00 Application for Receipt & Acceptance of Foreign Guardianship ( 1253, Estates Code)... $306.00 Probate Case Transferred to Local Court ( 33, Estates Code)... $225.00 Guardianship Case Transferred to Local Court ( 1023, Estates Code)... $225.00 Application for Emergency Detention (Chap. 573, Health & Safety Code)... $75.00 Cross Actions, Cross Applications (Chap. 55, Estates Code)... $144.00 Adverse Actions, Contests, Interpleaders (Chap. 55, Estates Code)... $115.00 Motion to Show Cause Produce Will ( 252.202, Estates Code)... $115.00 Suit in Probate (Various Sections, Estates Code)... $115.00 Application for Appointment of Successor Trustee ( 1301.155, Estates Code)... $207.00 Application to Determine Heirship Filed as 2 nd Action ( 401.003(b), Estates Code)... $173.00 Application to Convert Temporary Administration to Permanent ( 256, 301, Estates Code)... $128.00* Application to Convert Temporary Guardianship to Permanent ( 1101, Estates Code)... $130.00* Application for Sale of Property (Chap. 356, Chap. 1158, Estates Code)... $86.00* Application for Declaratory Judgment After Probate ( 405.003, Estates Code)... $227.00 County Judge Order Fee ( 118.101, Local Government Code)... $2.00 Inventory (filed after due date) ( 309, 1154, Estates Code)... $27.00 Annual Accounting (Chap. 359, Chap. 1163, Estates Code)... $27.00 Final Accounting ( 362.003, Chap. 1204, Estates Code)... $86.00* Annual Report of the Person (Guardianship) ( 1163.101, Estates Code)... $12.00 Personal Representative s Bond (Chap. 305, Chap. 1105, Estates Code)... $3.00 Creditor s Claim (Chap. 355, Chap. 1157, Estates Code)... $10.00 Jury Demand ( 55.002, 1055.052, 1101.052, Estates Code)... $40.00 Issuance of Citation (Chap. 51, Chap. 1051, Estates Code)... $4.00 Service by Sheriff/Constable ( 51.051, 1051.051, Estates Code)... $75.00 Service by Certified Mail ( 51.052, 1051.052, Estates Code)... $75.00 Letters of Appointment ( 306.004, 1106.001, Estates Code)... $2.00 Certificate of Compliance (Temporary Guardian, in lieu of Letters) ( 1251.101, Estates Code)... $5.00 + $1.00/pg. Deposit of Will for Safekeeping ( 252.001, Estates Code)... $6.00 Private Professional Guardian Registration ( 1104.301, Estates Code)... $40.00 * Includes cost of posted citation; does not include cost of personal citations (issuance and service) that may be required. ** Includes cost of posted & published citations; does not include cost of personal citations (issuance and service) that may be required. Includes cost of cita on by publica on; does not include cost of personal cita ons (issuance and service) that may be required. Includes cost of issuance & service by cer fied mail of no ce on the foreign court; does not include any other posted or personal citations that may be required. Page 3 of 17
Criminal Misdemeanor Court Costs Fee Schedule BASIC COURT COSTS CLASS A & B MISDEMEANORS... $212.00 BASIC COURT COSTS CLASS C MISDEMEANORS... $169.00 ADDITIONAL COURT COSTS (Assessed as applicable): Administrative Fee (Payment Plans) Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 102.072 $2.00 TCLEOSE Traffic Fee Rules of Road & Traffic Offenses Transportation Code, 542.403 $3.00 Bond Fee Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 102.011 $10.00 Child Safety Seat Offense Transportation Code, 545.412 $.15 Driving Without License (Dismissed) Transportation Code, 521.025 $10.00 Drug Court Program Fee Intoxication & Alcoholic Beverage Offenses Controlled Substance Offenses Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 102.0178 $60.00 EMS Trauma Fund Driving While Intoxicated Flying While Intoxicated Boating While Intoxicated Assembling/Operating Amusement Ride While Intoxicated Intoxication Assault Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 102.0185 $100.00 Jury Fee Conviction by Jury Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 102.004 $40.00 Moving Violation Offenses Offenses Involving Operation of Motor Vehicle Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 102.22 $.10 Passing School Bus Code of Criminal Procedure, 102.014 $25.00 Sheriff Arrest Fee Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 102.011 $5.00 Sheriff Commit to Jail Fee Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 102.011 $5.00 Sheriff Release from Jail Fee Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 102.011 $5.00 Sheriff Notice to Appear Fee Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 102.011 $5.00 Sheriff Warrant Execution Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 102.011 $50.00 Speeding/School Zone Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 102.014 $25.00 State Traffic Fine Rules of the Road Offenses Transportation Code, 542.4031 $30.00 Time Payment Fee (Payment Plans) Local Government Code, 133.103 $25.00 Visual Recorder Fee Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 102.018 $15.00 Witness Fee Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 102.011 $5.00 Page 4 of 17
GUADALUPE COUNTY CLERK FEE SCHEDULE DETAILS PUBLIC RECORDS FEE DETAILS RECORDING OF PUBLIC DOCUMENTS (Chap. 192, Local Government Code; Title 3, Property Code) Clerk Recording Fee Local Government Code 118.011(a)(2) $5.00* $26.00 * Clerk recording fee is $4.00 per additional page attached. Add $.25 fee for each additional name after first five names. RECORDING OF MAPS/PLATS ( 192.0015, Local Government Code) Clerk Recording Fee Local Government Code 118.011(c) $50.00* Courthouse Security Fee Local Government Code 1291.008 1.00 $71.00 * Clerk recording fee is $50.00 per each additional page attached. RECORDING OF FEDERAL TAX LIEN/RELEASE OF FEDERAL TAX LIEN (Chap. 14, Property Code) Clerk Recording Fee Texas Property Code 14.005 $10.00 Courthouse Security Local Government Code 291.008 1.00 $31.00 RECORDING OF STATE TAX LIEN/RELEASE OF STATE TAX LIEN (Chap. 113, Tax Code) Clerk Recording Fee Local Government Code 118.013 $5.00* $16.00 * Clerk recording fee is $4.00 per additional page attached. Add $.25 fee for each additional name after first five names. POSTING OF PUBLIC NOTICES Clerk Posting Fee Local Government Code 118.011(c) $2.00 $3.00 RECORDING OF ASSUMED NAME CERTIFICATE/ ASSUMED NAME ABANDONMENT (Chap. 36, Business & Commerce Code) Clerk Recording Fee Business & Commerce Code 71.155 $2.00 Clerk Recording Fee (owner index) Business & Commerce Code 71.155.50* Courthouse Security Local Government Code 291.008 1.00 $23.50 * Add $.50 for each additional owner. Page 5 of 17
RECORDING OF LIVESTOCK MARKS & BRANDS (Chap. 144, Agriculture Code) Clerk Recording Fee Local Government Code 118.011(a)(9) $5.00* $26.00 * Additional locations on same type of animal $5.00 each. RECORDING OF HOSPITAL LIEN/RELEASE OF HOSPITAL LIEN (Chap. 55, Property Code) Clerk Recording Fee Local Government Code 118.011(a)(2) $5.00 $26.00 COPIES/CERTIFICATIONS/REQUESTS/NON COMPLIANCE Copies Local Government Code 118.0145 $1.00 per page Certification of Copies Local Government Code 118.014 $5.00 each Certificate of Federal Tax Lien Filing Property Code 14.004, Bus. & Comm. 9.525(d) $10.00 each Copy of Federal Tax Lien Property Code 14.004, Bus. & Comm. 9.525(d) $1.50 per page Copy of Plat/Map Local Government Code 118.014 $3.50 each Processing Fee (mail or fax requests) Local Government Code, 118.011(c) $10.00 per name/record Document Non Compliance Fee Property Code 11.003 $25.00 or twice the Local Government Code 191.007 statutory filing fee for each non compliant page Page 6 of 17
VITAL RECORDS FEE DETAILS BIRTH CERTIFICATE ( 181.28, Administrative Code) County Birth Certificate Fee Texas Administrative Code 181.22 $20.00 State Birth Certificate Fee Local Government Code 118.015 2.00 Vital Records Archive Fee Health & Safety Code 191.0045 1.00 $23.00 DEATH CERTIFICATE ( 181.28, Administrative Code) County Death Certificate Fee Texas Administrative Code 181.22 $20.00 Vital Records Archive Fee Health & Safety Code 191.0045 1.00 $21.00* * Additional copies ordered at the same time $4.00 each. MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED (Title 1, Subtitle A, Chap. 2, Subchapter A, Family Code) County Marriage License Fee Local Government Code 118.018 $30.00 State Marriage License Fee Local Government Code 118.018 30.00 Vital Records Archive Fee Health & Safety Code 191.0045 1.00 $82.00 MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED W/ PREMARITAL COUNSELING CERTIFICATE (Title 1, Subtitle A, Chap. 2, Subch. A, Family Code) Vital Records Archive Fee Health & Safety Code 191.0045 $1.00 $22.00 DECLARATION OF INFORMAL MARRIAGE (Title 1, Subtitle A, Chap. 2, Subchapter E, Family Code) County Marriage License Fee Local Government Code 118.018 $12.50 State Marriage License Fee Local Government Code 118.018 12.50 Vital Records Archive Fee Health & Safety Code 191.0045 1.00 $47.00 DUPLICATE MARRIAGE LICENSE (Title 1, Subtitle A, Chap. 2, Subchapter C, Family Code) County Marriage License Fee Local Government Code 118.018 $30.00 Vital Records Archive Fee Health & Safety Code 191.0045 1.00 $52.00 CERTIFIED COPY OF MARRIAGE LICENSE Clerk Copy Fee Local Government Code 118.011 $1.00 Clerk Certification Fee Local Government Code 118.011 5.00 Vital Records Archive Fee Health & Safety Code 191.0045 1.00 per page $7.00 Mail In Requests add $10.00 processing fee (Texas Administrative Code 181.22); non certified copy of marriage license $1.00, plus processing fee if mailed. Page 7 of 17
CIVIL COURT FEE SCHEDULE DETAILS CIVIL SUIT (Rule 22, TX Rules of Civil Procedure) Alternative Dispute Resolution Civil Practices & Remedies 152.004 $10.00 Clerk Recording Fee Local Government Code 118.053 40.00 Judicial Fund Fee Government Code 51.702 40.00 Records Management Fee Local Government Code 118.0546 5.00 Support of Judiciary Fund Fee Local Government Code 133.154 42.00 $242.00 Fees for citations issued are not included. Each citation issued is $4.00. Each in county service is PETITION FOR WRIT OF GARNISHMENT (Title 3, Chap. 63, Civil Practice & Remedies Code) Alternative Dispute Resolution Civil Practices & Remedies 152.004 $10.00 Clerk Recording Fee Local Government Code 118.053 15.00 Issuance of Writ Fee Local Government Code 118.131 5.00 Judicial Fund Fee Government Code 51.702 40.00 Records Management Fee Local Government Code 118.0546 5.00 Support of Judiciary Fund Fee Local Government Code 133.154 42.00 $222.00 Fee for issuance and service of writ are included. Each citation issued is $4.00. Each in county service is Each service by certified mail is APPLICATION FOR OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE 521.242, Transportation Code) Alternative Dispute Resolution Civil Practices & Remedies 152.004 $10.00 Clerk Recording Fee Local Government Code 118.053 40.00 Judicial Fund Fee Government Code 51.702 40.00 Records Management Fee Local Government Code 118.0546 5.00 Support of Judiciary Fund Fee Local Government Code 133.154 42.00 $242.00 Fee does not include any citations. Each citation issued is $4.00. Each in county service is Each service by certified mail is Page 8 of 17
PETITION FOR NON DISCLOSURE ( 411.081(d), Government Code) Alternative Dispute Resolution Civil Practices & Remedies 152.004 $10.00 Clerk Recording Fee Local Government Code 118.053 40.00 Judicial Fund Fee Government Code 51.702 40.00 Records Management Fee Local Government Code 118.0546 5.00 State Non Disclosure Fee Government Code 411.081 28.00 Support of Judiciary Fund Fee Local Government Code 133.154 42.00 $270.00 Fee does not include any citations. Each citation issued is $4.00. Each in county service is Each service by certified mail is COUNTER CLAIM/CROSS ACTION (Rule 97, TX Rules of Civil Procedure) Clerk Recording Fee Local Government Code 118.054 $30.00 Records Management Fee Local Government Code 118.0546 5.00 $75.00 Fee does not include any citations. Each citation issued is $4.00. Each in county service is Each service by certified mail is THIRD PARTY PETITION (Rule 38, TX Rules of Civil Procedure) Clerk Recording Fee Local Government Code 118.054 $30.00 Records Management Fee Local Government Code 118.0546 5.00 $75.00 Fee does not include any citations. Each citation issued is $4.00. Each in county service is Each service by certified mail is ACTION OTHER THAN ORIGINAL INTERVENTION, INTERPLEADER, MOTION TO MODIFY, MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL, TRANSFER (Rules 60, 43, 329b, 86, TX Rules of Civil Procedure) Clerk Recording Fee Local Government Code 118.054 $30.00 Records Management Fee Local Government Code 118.0546 5.00 $75.00 Fee does not include any citations. Each citation issued is $4.00. Each in county service is Each service by certified mail is ADDITIONAL FEES ASSESSED AS APPLICABLE: CITATION ISSUED: Clerk Issuance Fee Local Government Code 118.059 $4.00 WRIT ISSUED: Clerk Issuance Fee Local Government Code 118.052 $5.00 ABSTRACT OF JUDGMENT: Clerk Issuance Fee Local Government Code 118.052 $5.00 SERVICE BY SHERIFF/CONSTABLE: Citation, Subpoena or Summons Local Government Code 118.131 $75.00 Writ Local Government Code 118.131 $275.00 Writ of Possession after 4 Hours Local Government Code 118.131 $30.00/Hour/Deputy Writ of Sequestration after 10 Days Local Government Code 118.131 $30.00/Day/Deputy SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL: Clerk Service Fee Local Government Code 118.063 $75.00 Page 9 of 17
PROBATE COURT FEE SCHEDULE DETAILS APPLICATION FOR PROBATE OF WILL & ISSUANCE OF LETTERS TESTAMENTARY ( 256, Estates Code) APPLICATION FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION ( 301, Estates Code) APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATION ( 452, Estates Code) APPLICATION FOR DECLARATION OF INCAPACITY/COMMUNITY PROPERTY ( 1353, Estates Code) County Judge Fee (Orders) Local Government Code 118.101 2.00 Oath Fee Local Government Code 118.056 2.00 Sheriff Posting Fee Local Government Code 118.131 25.00 $258.00 Fee includes one posted citation. Each additional citation issued is $4.00. Each in county service is Each service by certified mail is APPLICATION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AS MUNIMENT OF TITLE ( 257, Estates Code) ADJUDICATION OF COMMUNITY PROPERTY SURVIVORSHIP AGREEMENT ( 112, Estates Code) APPLICATION FOR PROBATE OF FOREIGN WILL & ISSUANCE OF LETTERS ( 501, Estates Code) SMALL ESTATE AFFIDAVIT ( 205, Estates Code) APPLICATION FOR RECEIVERSHIP ( 1354, Estates Code) County Judge Fee (Orders) Local Government Code 118.101 2.00 Sheriff Posting Fee Local Government Code 118.131 25.00 $256.00 Fee includes one posted citation. Each additional citation issued is $4.00. Each in county service is Each service by certified mail is Page 10 of 17
APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP/NO ADMINISTRATION ( 202, Estates Code) Citation Issued (Publication) Local Government Code 118.059 4.00 County Judge Fee (Orders) Local Government Code 118.101 4.00 Sheriff Service Fee (Publication) Local Government Code 118.131 75.00 $308.00 Fee includes one published citation with service on newspaper (required). Each additional citation issued is $4.00. Each in county service is Each service by certified mail is APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP & FOR LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION ( 202 & 301, Estates Code) Citation Issued (Publication Heirship) Local Government Code 118.059 4.00 Citation Issued (Posted Administration) Local Government Code 118.059 4.00 County Judge Fee (Orders) Local Government Code 118.101 6.00 Oath Fee Local Government Code 118.056 2.00 Sheriff Posting Fee (Administration) Local Government Code 118.131 75.00 Sheriff Service Fee (Publication Heirship) Local Government Code 118.131 75.00 $341.00 Fee includes one posted citation (administration) and one published citation with service on newspaper (heirship required). Each additional citation issued is $4.00. Each in county service is Each service by certified mail is Page 11 of 17
APPLICATION FOR SALE OF PROPERTY OF MINOR WITHOUT GUARDIANSHIP ( 1351, Estates Code) County Judge Fee (Orders) Local Government Code 118.101 4.00 Sheriff Posting Fee Local Government Code 118.131 25.00 $238.00 Fee includes one posted citation. Each additional citation issued is $4.00. Each in county service is Each service by certified mail is APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT GUARDIANSHIP ( 1101, Estates Code) APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP ( 1251, Estates Code) County Judge Fee (Orders) Local Government Code 118.101 4.00 Oath Fee Local Government Code 118.056 2.00 Sheriff Posting Fee Local Government Code 118.131 25.00 $260.00 Fee includes one posted citation. Each additional citation issued is $4.00. Each in county service is Each certified mail service is NOTE: A proposed ward who is 12 years of age or older MUST BE SERVED CITATION by personal service (sheriff/constable only), and additional fees will apply contact County Clerk for addition information. (Estates Code, 1051.103) Page 12 of 17
APPLICATION TO INVEST FUNDS FOR MINOR ( 1355, Estates Code) APPLICATION FOR EMERGENCY INTERVENTION ( 152, Estates Code) County Judge Fee (Orders) Local Government Code 118.101 2.00 $207.00 Fees for citations are not included. Each citation issued is $4.00. Each in county service is Each service by certified mail is APPLICATION FOR RECEIPT AND ACCEPTANCE OF FOREIGN GUARDIANSHIP ( 1253, Estates Code) Certified Mail Service (Foreign Court) Local Government Code 118.063 75.00 County Judge Fee (Orders) Local Government Code 118.101 2.00 Notice Issued (Foreign Court) Local Government Code 118.059 4.00 $306.00 Fee includes notice by certified mail on foreign court. Each citation issued is $4.00. Each in county service is Each certified mail service is PROBATE/GUARDIANSHIP CASE TRANSFERRED FROM ANOTHER TEXAS COURT/COUNTY ( 33, Estates Code) $225.00 Fees for citations are not included. Each citation issued is $4.00. Each in county service is Each service by certified mail is Page 13 of 17
APPLICATION FOR EMERGENCY DETENTION (MENTAL HEALTH) (Chap. 573, Health & Safety Code) Appellate Court Fee Government Code 22.2051 $5.00 $65.00 CROSS ACTION, CROSS APPLICATION (Chap. 55, Estates Code) Appellate Court Fee Government Code 22.2051 $5.00 Sheriff Posting Fee Local Government Code 118.131 25.00 $144.00 Fee includes one posted citation. Each additional citation issued is $4.00. Each in county service is Each certified mail service is ADVERSE ACTION, CONTEST, COUNTERCLAIM, INTERPLEADER (Chap. 55, Estates Code) MOTION TO SHOW CAUSE PRODUCE WILL ( 252.202, Estates Code) CIVIL SUIT IN PROBATE (Various Sections, Estates Code) Appellate Court Fee Government Code 22.2051 $5.00 $115.00 Fees for citations are not included. Each citation issued is $4.00. Each in county service is Each service by certified mail is APPLICATION TO DETERMINE HEIRSHIP AS 2 ND ACTION (AFTER ADMINISTRATION GRANTED) ( 401.003(b), Estates Code) Citation Issued (Publication) Local Government Code 118.059 $4.00 County Judge Fee (Orders) Local Government Code 118.101 4.00 Sheriff Service Fee (Publication) Local Government Code 118.131 75.00 $173.00 Fee includes one published citation with service on newspaper (required). Each additional citation issued is $4.00. Each in county service is Each service by certified mail is Page 14 of 17
APPLICATION TO CONVERT TEMPORARY ADMINISTRATION TO PERMANENT ( 256 & 301, Estates Code) Appellate Court Fee Government Code 22.2051 $5.00 County Judge Fee (Orders) Local Government Code 118.101 2.00 Oath Fee Local Government Code 118.055 2.00 Sheriff Posting Fee Local Government Code 118.131 25.00 $128.00 Fee includes one posted citation. Each additional citation issued is $4.00. Each in county service is Each certified mail service is APPLICATION TO CONVERT TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP TO PERMANENT ( 1101, Estates Code) Appellate Court Fee Government Code 22.2051 $5.00 County Judge Fee (Orders) Local Government Code 118.101 4.00 Oath Fee Local Government Code 118.055 2.00 Sheriff Posting Fee Local Government Fee 118.131 25.00 $130.00 Fee includes one posted citation. Each additional citation issued is $4.00. Each in county service is Each certified mail service is APPLICATION FOR SALE OF PROPERTY (Chaps. 356 & 1158, Estates Code) Clerk Recording Fee Local Government Code 118.056 $25.00 County Judge Fee Local Government Code 118.101 2.00 Sheriff Posting Fee Local Government Fee 118.131 25.00 $86.00 Fee includes one posted citation. Each additional citation issued is $4.00. Each in county service is Each certified mail service is PETITION FOR DECLARATORY JUDGMENT AFTER PROBATE ( 405.003, Estates Code) County Judge Fee (Orders) Local Government Code 118.101 2.00 $227.00 Fees for citations are not included. Each citation issued is $4.00. Each in county service is Each service by certified mail is Page 15 of 17
ADDITIONAL PROBATE COSTS ASSESSED AS APPLICABLE COUNTY JUDGE FEE (ORDERS) County Judge Fee Local Government Code 118.101 $2.00 LATE INVENTORY Filed after 90 days from date of qualification or after extended deadline ( 309 & 1154, Estates Code) Clerk Recording Fee Local Government Code 118.056 $25.00 County Judge Fee Local Government Code 118.101 2.00 $27.00 ANNUAL ACCOUNTING (Chaps. 359 & 1163, Estates Code) Clerk Recording Fee Local Government Code 118.056 $25.00 County Judge Fee Local Government Code 118.101 2.00 $27.00 FINAL ACCOUNTING ( 362.003 & Chap. 1204, Estates Code) Clerk Recording Fee Local Government Code 118.056 $25.00 County Judge Fee Local Government Code 118.101 2.00 Sheriff Posting Fee Local Government Fee 118.131 25.00 $86.00 Fee includes one posted citation. Each additional citation issued is $4.00. Each in county service is Each certified mail service is ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PERSON (Guardianship) ( 1163.101, Estates Code) Clerk Recording Fee Local Government Code 118.056 $10.00 County Judge Fee Local Government Code 118.101 2.00 $12.00 PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE S BOND (Chaps. 305 & 1105, Estates Code) Clerk Recording Fee Local Government Code 118.056 $3.00 CREDITOR S CLAIM (Chaps. 355 & 1157, Estates Code) Clerk Recording Fee Local Government Code 118.058 $10.00 JURY DEMAND ( 55.002, 1055.052, & 1101.052, Estates Code) Clerk Fee Government Code 51.604 $40.00 ISSUANCE OF CITATION (Chaps. 51 & 1051, Estates Code) Citation Issued Local Government Code 118.059 $4.00 SERVICE BY SHERIFF/CONSTABLE ( 51.051 & 1051.051, Estates Code) Citation, Subpoena or Summons Local Government Code 118.131 $75.00 Writ Local Government Code 118.131 $275.00 SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL CLERK ( 51.052 & 1051.052, Estates Code) Clerk Service Fee Local Government Code 118.063 $75.00 LETTERS OF APPOINTMENT ( 306.004 & 1106.001, Estates Code) Clerk Fee Local Government Code 118.061 $2.00 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE (Temporary Guardianship, in lieu of Letters) ( 1251.101, Estates Code) Certificate Issuance Fee Local Government Code 118.014 $5.00 Copy Fees (Order) Local Government Code 118.014 $1.00/page DEPOSIT OF WILL FOR SAFEKEEPING ( 252.001, Estates Code) Clerk Fee Local Government Code 118.062 $5.00 $6.00 PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL GUARDIAN REGISTRATION ( 1104.301, Estates Code) Clerk Fee Estates Code 1104.303(b)(2) $40.00 Page 16 of 17
CRIMINAL MISDEMEANOR COURT COST DETAIL BASIC COURT COSTS CLASS A & B MISDEMEANORS: County Clerk Fee Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 102.005 $40.00 County Court Judicial Fund Fee Government Code, 51.702 15.00 Court Technology Fund Fee Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 102.0169 4.00 Courthouse Security Fund Fee Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 102.017 3.00 Electronic Filing System Fee Government Code 51.851 5.00 Indigent Defense Fund Fee Local Government Code, 133.107 2.00 Judicial Support Fund Local Government Code, 133.105 6.00 Jury Reimbursement Fund Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 102.0045 4.00 Prosecutor Fee Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 102.008 25.00 Record Management Fee Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 102.005 25.00 State Consolidated Costs Local Government Code, 133.102 83.00 $212.00 BASIC COURT COSTS CLASS C MISDEMEANORS (Appealed from Lower Court): County Clerk Fee Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 102.005 $40.00 County Court Judicial Fund Fee Government Code, 51.702 15.00 Court Technology Fund Fee Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 102.0169 4.00 Courthouse Security Fund Fee Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 102.017 3.00 Electronic Filing System Fee Government Code 51.851 5.00 Indigent Defense Fund Fee Local Government Code, 133.107 2.00 Judicial Support Fund Local Government Code, 133.105 6.00 Jury Reimbursement Fund Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 102.0045 4.00 Prosecutor Fee Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 102.008 25.00 Record Management Fee Code of Criminal Procedure, Art. 102.005 25.00 State Consolidated Costs Local Government Code, 133.102 40.00 $169.00 Page 17 of 17