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Tariff of Court Costs — Response in civil matters

The tariff is indexed on January 1st of every year.

Last update January 1st, 2026.

The amounts indicated on this section are provided for information purposes only and show the most common judicial fees and court fees. Other fees may apply in your situation.

The fees published on the official Publications du Québec website take precedence over the fees indicated here, if different.

Federal and provincial taxes are not applicable to the fees unless specified.

Originating Application in Civil Matters

Book II of the Code of Civil Procedure

Amount in disputeNatural personLegal person
$0.01 to $15,000 $205$255
$15,000,01 to $85,000 $410$509
$85,000.01 to $300,000$616$764
$300,000.01 or more$821$1018

Response in civil matters

Amount in disputeNatural personLegal person
$0.01 to $15,000 $103$127
$15,000,01 to $85,000 $103$127
$85,000.01 to $300,000$205$255
$300,000.01 or more$205$255

Download the Answer (SJ-554A) form (PDF 243 Kb)

Last update: January 1, 2026

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