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Court fee and cost advance calculator

When filing a lawsuit whose subject can be measured in money, two fees are paid up front: the filing fee, a fixed amount that depends on the court, and the advance fee, which is one quarter of the proportional decision and judgment fee. A cost advance for service of process costs is added to these. The remainder of the decision and judgment fee is paid at the end of the case, together with the judgment.

The claimed amount stated in the petition.

The filing fee depends on this choice.

Whether to add the power of attorney copy fee.

Total of plaintiffs and defendants; the cost advance is calculated accordingly.

Enter the amount in dispute to see the calculation here.

Tariff used

Yargı harçları · period 2026 · Harçlar Kanunu Genel Tebliği (Seri No: 98) — RG 31.12.2025

  • In lawsuits whose subject cannot be measured in money, the decision and judgment fee is a fixed amount; this calculation is for the proportional fee.
  • Under Fees Law No. 492 m.28, the advance fee is one quarter of the proportional decision and judgment fee; in compensation lawsuits for death and bodily injury, it is one twentieth.
  • Cost advance: Adalet Bakanlığı Hukuk Muhakemeleri Kanunu Gider Avansı Tarifesi · Resmî Gazete 28.10.2025, sayı 33061. Service fee: PTT Posta ve Telgraf Ücret Tarifesi 01.10.2026 · UETS ücret tarifesi 15.06.2026.
  • Lawsuits filed by consumers are exempt from court fees; this exemption does not cover the cost advance.
  • For enforcement proceedings, appeal (istinaf), appeal on points of law (temyiz) and land registry fees, see the fee calculator page.
  • If a legal aid request is granted, fees are not collected.

This calculation is for information only. For the exact amount, confirm with the court cashier's office or the UYAP fee calculator.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the court fee for filing a lawsuit?
A fixed filing fee that varies by court (732,00 TL in the general courts of first instance) is paid. In lawsuits over a sum of money, one quarter of the proportional decision and judgment fee (claim value × 68,31 per thousand) is also collected as a prepaid fee; in compensation lawsuits for death and bodily injury, the prepaid fee is one twentieth.
How much is the cost advance?
Under the HMK Cost Advance Tariff, it is the total of service-of-process fees for 5 times the number of parties plus a fixed amount for other steps and procedures. With a service fee of 300,00 TL, the cost advance in a two-party lawsuit is 3.530,00 TL. Expert witness and site inspection costs are not included in this amount.
When is the remainder of the prepaid fee paid?
The part of the decision and judgment fee not collected in advance is paid in full when the decision is rendered and is charged to the losing party as a litigation cost.
Are court fees paid in consumer lawsuits?
Lawsuits filed by consumers are exempt from court fees (Law No. 6502, m.73); the cost advance, however, is still paid.