Court Costs & Fees

Domestic Relations

Divorce $382.00
Divorce w/publication Variable. Contact Clerk of Courts for instructions.
Dissolution $332.00
Counterclaim $150.00
Qualified Domestic Relations Order $25.00
Re-open Closed Case $75.00
Rule 14 (J) Motion $10.00
Guardian Ad Litem $1000.00 Deposit

Civil

Complaint $300.00
Counterclaim, Cross Claim and Third Party Complaint $100.00
Foreclosure $510.00
Writ of Possession (Deposit) $150.00
Writ of Execution (Deposit) $150.00
Re-open closed case $50.00
Jury View $50.00
Guardian Ad Litem $1000.00 Deposit

9th District Court of Appeals for Wayne County

Deposit $125.00

Additional Cost for Postage

Pursuant to Civ. R.4.3(B)(1), the clerk may require the party requesting certified mail to advance an amount estimated by the Clerk to be sufficient to pay the postage in cases where there are numerous parties to be served and there is insufficient security for costs.

Certificate of Judgements

Typing & Filing of Certificate of Judgement $25.00
Transfer of Certificate of Judgment $10.00
Renewal of Certificate of Judgement $25.00
Typing & Filing of Certificate of Judgement (from another court and filed in Wayne County Common Pleas - renewals) $15.00
Release of Certificate of Judgement (or partial release) $5.00
Notary Commission Recording $5.00
Release of State tax Lien
Before 1993 $8.00
After 1993 $20.00

Other

Garnishment (wage) $50.00
Garnishment (bank) $75.00
Writ of Execution $50.00
Debtor's Exam $50.00
Photocopy $0.10
Certified Copy $3.00
Criminal Motion for Expungement or Relief from Disability $50.00
Certificate of Official Character $5.00

 

Municipal Court Fees

New Complaint, One Defendant, Certified Mail $77.00
   - Each Additional Defendant $7.00
   - Personal Service $88.00
 
Cognovit Noteone Defendant, Certified Mail $87.00
   - Each Additional Defendant $7.00
 
Regular/Ordinary Mail Service $3.00
 
12 Pt. License Suspension Appeal $70.00
 
Driving Privileges (Fra Suspension) $70.00
 
Supplemental Summons
   - Certified Mail $ 7.00
   - Personal Service $15.00
 
Out-Of-County Sheriff Service $20.00
 
Wage Attachment $60.00
 
Bank Attachment $12.00
   - Separate $1.00 Required for Bank  
 
Judgment Debtor Exam/Show Cause
   - Certified Mail $12.00
   - Each Additional Defendant $7.00
   - Personal Service, Same Address $25.00
   - Out-Of-County Sheriff’s Service $35.00
 
Writ of Restitution $45.00
($25.00 on Deposit)
 
Writ of Execution $45.00
($25.00 on Deposit)
 
Jury Demand Deposit $400.00
 
Certified Copy $2.00
 
Appeal $140.00
 
Certificate of Judgment $5.00
 
Transfer of Judgment to This Court $5.00
+ $7.00 Cert. Mail Cost
(if Required)

Municipal Court Waiver Schedule

 

OFFENSES THAT ARE NOT WAIVERABLE

 

  • If you are cited for speed of 36 mph  or more in a school zone, your ticket is not waiverable.  You must appear on the court date specified on your ticket.
  • A speed violation in excess of the speed limit by more than 30 mph requires an appearance.   
  • A speed violation that exceeds 90 mph requires an appearance.
  • A 3rd offense speed violation within the last 12 months requires an appearance

 

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OFFENSES THAT ARE WAIVERABLE

 

  • If you are cited for speed of 35 mph or less in a school zone the total amount due is $123.00
  • If your citation indicates that this is your second offense speed within the last 12 months the total amount due is $148.00
  • To determine the amount of your fines/costs for a First Offense speeding violation within the last 12 months that is 80 mph or less, the fine would be calculated at $2.00 for every mile over the speed limit plus $73.00 court costs.  For example if you were traveling at 70 mph in a 55 mph zone your total fines/costs would be $103.00.
  • Appearance for a speed offense which does not come within the above criteria but exceeds 80 mph may be waived in the amount of $223.00

 

The following is a list of common traffic/criminal violations that are waiverable:

 

  • 4513.263B1                Seat Belt Required – Driver                                      $74.00
  • 4513.263B3                Seat Belt Required – Passenger                                $64.00
  • 4511.81                       Child Restraint                                                     $94.00
  • 4511.202                     Failure to Control                                                  $108.00
  • 4511.21a                     Assured Clear Distance                                          $108.00
  • 4511.38                       Starting and Backing                                             $108.00
  • 4511.39                       Turn and Stop Signals                                           $108.00
  • 4511.43                       Right of Way – Stop or Yield                                   $108.00
  • 4503.21                       Failure to Display                                                  $53.00
  • 4503.11                       Expired Plates/Registration    1-30 days                    $53.00
  •                                                                          31-59 days                  $58.00
  •                                                                          60-89 days                  $63.00
  •                                                                          Over 90 days          Must Appear
  • 4513.241                     Tinted Windshield                                                $98.00
  • 4511.34                       Following Too Closely                                           $108.00
  • 2917.11                       Disorderly Conduct MM                                         $113.00
  • 4301.62                       Open Container in Public Place                               $88.00
  • 4301.62                       Open Container in Motor Vehicle                             $138.00

 

If the violation that you were cited for is not listed above please call our office at (330) 287-5651 for a waiver amount. Payments may be made by mail,in person, or online. Make checks payable to: Wayne County Clerk of Courts  215 North Grant St.Wooster,Oh 44691.

 

Marriage Fee $25.00
 
Transfer from Small Claims Division $16.00
 
Non-Sufficient Check Charge $35.00
 
Rental Escrow 1% of Total Balance Collected
 
To File a Trusteeship $10.00
Trusteeship Costs $5.00 Per Quarterly Disbursement
 
Exemplified Copy $2.00
 
Motion to Revive Judgment $5.00
+ $7.00 for Certified Mail
(if Required)
 

Title Fees

Certificate of Title $15.00
Duplicate Title $15.00
Memorandum Title $5.00
Duplicate Memorandum $6.00
Notation of Lien $15.00
Cancellation of Lien N/C
Physical Inspection $1.50
Late Fee $5.00
Notary Fee $1.00
Boat Certificate of Title $15.00
Boat Memorandum $5.00
Boat Notation of Lien $15.00
Boat Duplicate Title $15.00
Salvage Title $4.00
Photocopies $.10/page
Certified Copies $5.00

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