The following chart of a typical District Court action shows where fees are payable. 'Item' numbers below refer to items set out in the District Court (Fees) Regulations 2002 (WA).
| Filing of Writ / Originating Summonses / Application (Corporate Law) | Fees Item 1 |
| Interlocutory Chamber Summons / Motion | Fee Item 9 (and 10 if hearing proceeds for more than a day) |
| Entry for Hearing | Fee Item 6 |
| Pre Trial Conference | |
| Listings Conference | Fee Item 7 |
| Trial | Fee Item 8 |
| Judgment | |
| Taxation of Costs | Fee Item 11 |
Where the plaintiff’s claim is for a debt or liquidated demand only, the writ before it is issued must be indorsed with a statement of the amount claimed in respect of the debt or demand, and for costs up to and including service: Rules of the Supreme Court 1971 (WA) (RSC) Order 6 rule 4. If in a claim of this kind the plaintiff is entitled to enter default judgment, it may do so with costs fixed: RSC O13 r2. The schedule sets out the maximum amount of costs which the Court will accept for these purposes.
There are reduced fees payable for small business and non-profit associations. To be eligible for these you will need to complete and submit a Form 1 (Declaration that a person is a small business or a non-profit association).
If a fee is payable, a party may apply to have the Court defer, refund or reduce the fee. The application can be made by submitting a Form 2 (Application to Reduce Fees). The application is not required for a party in possession of a valid concession card seeking to reduce a filing fee, as this is an automatic process via the Electronic Document System (EDS).
| Item | Description | Column A Fee for individual or eligible entity $ | Column B Fee for entity $ | Column C Fee for eligible individual $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Filing Writ (On filing any originating process by which a cause, matter or other proceeding in the court is commenced, other than proceedings of the kind referred to in Item 2, 3, 4, 5 or 9) (to include $0.20 under Suitors Fund Act) (Also includes:
|
$965.00 |
$1,882.00 |
$100.00 |
|
2 |
On filing an application under the Road Traffic (Authorisation to Drive) Act 2008 section 24(1) for the removal of a disqualification or under section 27 of that Act for an extraordinary licence |
$232.00 |
N/A |
$69.50 |
|
3 |
On filing an application for an order made under the Spent Convictions Act 1988, section 6(1) |
$141.00 |
N/A |
$42.30 |
|
4(a) |
On filing a counterclaim |
$965.00 |
$1,882.00 |
$100.00 |
|
4(b) |
On filing a third party notice |
$965.00 |
$1,882.00 |
$100.00 |
|
4(c)(i) |
Application to extend a period of time fixed by law, including an application to extend time before proceedings are commenced |
$363.00 |
$626.00 |
$100.00 |
|
4(c)(ii) |
Application to limit a period of time within which proceedings may be taken |
$363.00 |
$626.00 |
$100.00 |
|
4(c)(iii) |
Application for leave to serve a writ or notice of a writ out of jurisdiction |
$363.00 |
$626.00 |
$100.00 |
|
4(d) |
Application for leave to appeal |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
|
4(e) |
Any other application for which no fee has been provided in this Schedule |
$363.00 |
$626.00 |
$100.00 |
|
5 |
Commencing an Appeal in the District Court (including Registrars' Appeals): |
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|
5(a) |
Filing an Appeal Notice (including half day hearing) |
$547.00 |
$1,415.00 |
$100.00 |
|
5(b) |
Each additional half day allocated for hearing an Appeal |
$424.00 |
$1,103.00 |
$100.00 |
|
6 |
Entry for Hearing a cause or matter (i.e. Entry for Trial) or Notice of Appointment to Hear an Originating Summons. |
$965.00 |
$1,882.00 |
$100.00 |
|
7 |
Allocation of a hearing date, for each day allocated |
$847.00 |
$2,206.00 |
$100.00 |
|
8 |
Daily hearing fee before a court constituted by a judge |
$847.00 |
$2,206.00 |
$100.00 |
|
9 |
On filing, before a judge or registrar in chambers: |
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|
9(a) |
Interlocutory application or summons or motion returnable |
$242.00 |
$472.00 |
$72.50 |
|
9(b) |
Application for assessment of damages other than in an action for personal injury |
$242.00 |
$472.00 |
$72.50 |
|
9(c) |
Application for summary judgement |
$242.00 |
$472.00 |
$72.50 |
|
10 |
If the hearing of a matter to which item 8 applies is listed for more than one day and proceeds for more than the number of days listed |
See Item 8 |
See item 8 |
See item 8 |
|
11(a) |
Tax Costs Lodgement fee |
$242.00 |
$472.00 |
$72.50 |
|
11(b) |
In addition to the lodgement fee, a taxing fee at the rate of 2.5% |
2.5% |
2.5% |
0.0% |
|
12 |
Search fee (any record or proceeding) |
$49.00 |
$49.00 |
$14.70 |
|
13(a) |
Search - Electronic per action or matter provided to recipient |
$2.20 |
$2.20 |
$0.65 |
|
13(b) |
Search - Electronic - Annual Fee |
$2,220.00 |
$2,220.00 |
$100.00 |
|
14(a) |
Production - An application for the production of records, documents that are required to be produced to any court, tribunal, arbitrator or umpire. |
$72.00 |
$72.00 |
$21.60 |
|
14(b) |
Attendance per hr - if an officer is required to attend any court or place out of the District Court Building and , in addition for each hour when the officer is necessarily absent from his/her office. |
$108.00 |
$108.00 |
$32.40 |
|
15(a) |
Photocopy per page or part thereof - document of any kind including exhibits |
$2.05 |
$2.05 |
$0.60 |
|
15(b)(i) |
Photocopy Reasons for Judgment not more than 10 pages |
$17.05 |
$17.05 |
$5.10 |
|
15(b)(ii) |
For each copy consisting of 10 or more pages an additional fee per page |
$2.20 |
$2.20 |
$0.65 |
|
15(c) |
Certification under Seal |
$23.50 |
$23.50 |
$7.05 |
|
15(d) |
Certification under the hand of a Registrar |
$46.30 |
$46.30 |
$13.90 |
|
16(a)(i) |
For the provision of a transcript, or part of a transcript PROVIDED WITHIN 1 DAY after the day on which the fee is paid |
$22.60 plus $9.30 per page |
$22.60 plus $18.60 per page |
$6.80 plus $2.80 per page |
|
16(a)(ii) |
For the provision of a transcript, or part of a transcript PROVIDED WITHIN 2 DAYS after the day on which the fee is paid |
$22.60 plus $8.55 per page |
$22.60 plus $17.05 per page |
$6.80 plus $2.55 per page |
|
16(a) (iii) |
For the provision of a transcript, or part of a transcript PROVIDED WITHIN 4 DAYS after the day on which the fee is paid |
$22.60 plus $8.05 per page |
$22.60 plus $16.25 per page |
$6.80 plus $2.40 per page |
|
16(a)(iv) |
For the provision of a transcript, or part of a transcript PROVIDED WITHIN 7 DAYS after the day on which the fee is paid |
$22.60 plus $7.75 per page |
$22.60 plus $15.45 per page |
$6.80 plus $2.30 per page |
|
16(a)(v) |
For the provision of a transcript, or part of a transcript PROVIDED WITHIN 14 DAYS after the day on which the fee is paid |
$22.60 plus $6.60 per page |
$22.60 plus $13.20 per page |
$6.80 plus $2.00 per page |
|
16(a)(vi) |
For the provision of a transcript, or part of a transcript provided on a running basis (i.e. periodically throughout or following the day of the proceedings) |
$22.60 plus $9.90 per page |
$22.60 plus $19.80 per page |
$6.80 plus $2.95 per page |
|
16(b) |
For the provision of a copy of a transcript, or part of a transcript, where the transcript or part has already been provided to the person requesting the copy: |
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|
16(b)(i) |
Electronic format |
$23.50 per copy |
$23.50 per copy |
$7.05 per copy |
|
16(b)(ii) |
Paper Copy |
$2.30 per page |
$2.30 per page |
$0.70 per page |
| Item | Description | Column A Fee for individual or eligible entity $ | Column B Fee for entity $ | Column C Fee for eligible individual $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
For an application or request under the Act - |
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|
1(a) |
Where the amount of Judgment does not exceed $10,000.00 |
$118.50 |
$178.00 |
$35.50 |
|
1(b) |
All other judgments |
$192.00 |
$288.00 |
$57.50 |
|
2 |
Registering a judgment in a court under the Service and Execution of Process Act 1992 (Commonwealth) section 105(1) |
$100.50 |
$133.00 |
$30.10 |
Last updated: 18-Nov-2019
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