Court Fees

Fees payable for various applications at court are laid out by a Statutory Instrument* (referred to as a Fee Order) which in turn is periodically updated by Fee Amendment Orders.

Below are summarised versions of these for 1st April 2009 to 31st March 2010. These documents also explain when you may not have to pay court fees.

Fees - SCS statement High Court Fees - SCS statement Court of Session Fees - SCS statement sheriff court

Please use the following form if you are claiming exemption from payment of court fees.

Fee exemption form (PDF)

The following table shows the current fees for lodging the following types of actions in the Sheriff Court

Type of application

Lodging Fee

Summary Cause Summons (including Small Claim)

 

  • Where claim under £200

£15.00
  • Other actions

£65.00

Summary Cause or Small Claims Appeal

£45.00

Simplified Divorce Application

£90.00

NB:Additional fees for further steps in procedure may be required - please confirm with the appropriate sheriff clerks office.

* These links show the key statutory instruments

Fees and Fines Payments.

The Scottish Court Service accepts the following forms of payment:

- Cheques - Made payable to "The Scottish Court Service".
- Debit Card & Credit Card - Please check which types of card are acceptable with the appropriate court.
- Postal Order - Made payable to "The Scottish Court Service".
- Cash - If paying by post it is not advisable to make cash payments.