District Court Fees

Court users are required to pay fees for filing and for services as set out in Minnesota law. If you cannot afford to pay a court fee, you can ask to have the fee reduced or waived.

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Please Read: Court Fee changes effective July 1, 2023

The Minnesota Base Fees amounts do not include county law library fees. Select your county to see the total fee amounts including any applicable law library fee amount. Make checks payable to: District Court Administrator

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Deposit of Wills (Safekeeping)
Total Fee: $27.00
Fee Calculation: Base Fee $27
Authorization: Minn. Stat. § 357.021 , subd. 2(11)

Estates, Trusts, Guardianships, Conservatorships - First Paper Filed
Total Fee: $300.00
Fee Calculation: Base Fee $285 + Law Library Fee $15
Authorization: Minn. Stat. § 357.021 , subd. 2(1), 134A.09, 134A.10