MARICOPA COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE: COURT FEES WILL INCREASE STATEWIDE STARTING DEC. 28

Per updated Judicial Code § 3-404, filing fees will be increased statewide starting on December 28, 2024.

On October 24, 2024, proposed amendments to the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration § 2 301 (Appellate Fees), § 3-404 (Superior Court Fees), and § 4-303 (Justice Court Fees) were presented to the Arizona Judicial Council to increase filing fees. The Council approved the proposal and recommended for adoption an 18% filing fee increase. Chief Justice Timmer signed Administrative Orders 2024-208 (Appellate Fees), 2024-210 (Superior Court Fees), and 2024-211 (Justice Court Fees) ordering the increase of filing fees, effective December 28, 2024.

Please review the Court Fee Highlights Sheet for a list of common fees with their current and future rates. The new rates will be updated on the Clerk’s Office webpage starting Dec. 28, 2024.

Please visit www.clerkofcourt.maricopa.gov/filingfees for more information.

The Clerk’s Office does offer fee waivers and deferrals for those who qualify. Please visit the fee deferral page for more information.