Mohave County, Arizona Court Filing
Fee Lookup

Court filing fees in Mohave County, Arizona are collected by the Mohave County Superior Court in Kingman according to Arizona's statutory fee schedule, plus any local surcharges authorized by county ordinance. Arizona's court structure — Superior Court (civil/probate/family) / Justice Court (small claims/limited civil) — determines which courthouse accepts which case types and what fees apply.

The Mohave County Superior Court operates as a high-volume court with structured calendars. Confirming the current fee schedule with the clerk's office is recommended, as fees can change when new state legislation takes effect or when the county updates its local surcharge schedule.

For the full Arizona court filing fee schedule, see our Arizona Court Filing Fees.

The Mohave County Superior Court is located at 401 E Spring St, Kingman, AZ 86401. The court clerk can be reached at (928) 753-0713.

Visit the court's website for current forms, fee schedules, and filing instructions. Electronic filing is available.

Office hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

• Filing fees in Mohave County are based on Arizona's statutory schedule, which applies statewide, plus any local surcharges assessed by the county. For reference, the statewide base fees by case type are: probate and estate filings — $207–$350 (Superior Court)
• civil complaints and appearances — $207–$350 (Superior Court) / $35–$72 (Justice Court)
• family law matters (divorce, custody, support) — $207–$350 (Superior Court)
• small claims filings — $35–$72 (Justice Court small claims). These figures represent the state-level base
• the total amount due at the Mohave County Superior Court in Kingman may include additional local charges.

As a high-volume jurisdiction, Mohave County may assess higher local surcharges than smaller counties, reflecting the greater administrative cost of operating a busy court in Kingman.

• Beyond the initial filing fee, Mohave County litigants and estate administrators should budget for recurring court costs throughout the proceeding: fees for filing subsequent motions and responses, charges for certified copies of letters testamentary or court orders (typically $5 to $25 per document in Arizona), jury demand deposits in civil cases, and in probate matters, fees associated with filing the inventory, accountings, and petition for discharge.
• For a complete picture of expected court costs in Mohave County, request the full fee schedule from the Mohave County Superior Court clerk in Kingman before initiating the proceeding.

Arizona is expanding e-filing across its court system. The Mohave County Superior Court in Kingman likely participates in the state system — represented parties in civil and family matters may be required to file electronically.

Contact the clerk directly to confirm requirements for your case type and whether a convenience fee (typically $2–$8 per transaction) applies. For full statewide e-filing details, see our Arizona Court Filing Fees.

• Mohave County residents who cannot afford court filing fees may apply for a fee waiver under Ariz.
• Rev.
• Stat. § 12-302.
• To apply, file a declaration of financial condition with the Mohave County Superior Court clerk's office in Kingman at the time of your initial filing.
• The declaration lists all household income sources, monthly expenses, assets, and liabilities.
• A judge or court commissioner reviews the application and issues an order granting or denying the waiver, typically within a few days of submission.

• Eligibility for a fee waiver in Mohave County generally requires that household income fall at or below 125% to 200% of the federal poverty level, or that the applicant is receiving qualifying public benefits — commonly Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, or public housing assistance.
• The specific income thresholds and qualifying programs are defined in Ariz.
• Rev.
• Stat. § 12-302 and may have been updated by recent legislation.
• Ask the Mohave County Superior Court clerk in Kingman for the current income guidelines before completing your declaration.

• A granted fee waiver covers filing fees charged by the Mohave County Superior Court — including initial filing fees and subsequent filings in the same case — but does not cover costs owed to third parties.
• In Mohave County probate proceedings, a fee waiver does not eliminate the cost of publishing a notice to creditors in a newspaper of general circulation (a statutory requirement in most states), service of process fees paid to process servers or the sheriff's office, or costs for court-ordered appraisals.
• Budget for these additional costs separately even when a fee waiver is in effect.