Tariff of court costs
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 dispute | Natural person | Legal 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 dispute | Natural person | Legal 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 |
Administrative versions - 2026
Prepared by the Direction du soutien juridique aux services de justice of the Sous-ministériat des services de justice et des registres (SMSJR).
Documents are in French.
Last update January 1st, 2026.
- Tarif judiciaire en matière civile (PDF 205 Kb)
- Tarif judiciaire en matière pénale (PDF 207 Kb)
- Tarif en matière criminelle (PDF 118 Kb)
- Règlement sur certains frais judiciaires en matière pénale applicables aux personnes âgées de moins de 18 ans (PDF 112 Kb)
- Tarif des frais judiciaires applicables au recouvrement des petites créances (PDF 142 Kb)
- Règlement sur les indemnités et les allocations des jurés (PDF 134 Kb)
Last update: October 1, 2025.
Last update: January 1, 2026