Davis County, Utah Court Filing
Fee Lookup

Court filing fees in Davis County, Utah are collected by the Davis County Probate Court in Farmington according to Utah's statutory fee schedule, plus any local surcharges authorized by county ordinance. Utah's court structure — District Court (civil/family/probate — unified trial court) / Justice Court (small claims) — determines which courthouse accepts which case types and what fees apply.

The Davis County Probate 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 Utah court filing fee schedule, see our Utah Court Filing Fees.

The Davis County District Court is located at 800 W State St, Farmington UT 84025. The court clerk can be reached at (801) 447-3800.

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 Davis County are based on Utah'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 — $360 (District Court — Probate)
• civil complaints and appearances — $360 (District Court) / $60–$100 (Justice Court)
• family law matters (divorce, custody, support) — $318–$360 (District Court — Domestic)
• small claims filings — $55–$80 (Justice Court small claims). These figures represent the state-level base
• the total amount due at the Davis County Probate Court in Farmington may include additional local charges.

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

• Beyond the initial filing fee, Davis 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 Utah), 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 Davis County, request the full fee schedule from the Davis County Probate Court clerk in Farmington before initiating the proceeding.

Utah is expanding e-filing across its court system. The Davis County Probate Court in Farmington 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 Utah Court Filing Fees.

• Davis County residents who cannot afford court filing fees may apply for a fee waiver under Utah Code Ann. § 78A-2-302.
• To apply, file a declaration of financial condition with the Davis County Probate Court clerk's office in Farmington 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 Davis 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 Utah Code Ann. § 78A-2-302 and may have been updated by recent legislation.
• Ask the Davis County Probate Court clerk in Farmington for the current income guidelines before completing your declaration.

• A granted fee waiver covers filing fees charged by the Davis County Probate Court — including initial filing fees and subsequent filings in the same case — but does not cover costs owed to third parties.
• In Davis 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.