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Fees, costs, and interest
What the court charges, what a winner can get back, and what interest adds.
Court fee to file the claim
$108
O. Reg. 332/16 · infrequent claimant
Court fee for a default judgment request
$94
If the defendant does not defend
Court fee to set a trial date
$308
If the case is contested
Court fees, filing to trial
$416
Filing + trial date, before service costs
Costs cap if you win
up to $1,275
15% of the claim (CJA s. 29), plus out-of-pocket costs
Claim-preparation costs the loser can repay
up to $200
r. 19.01(4)
Self-represented and you win
up to $500
r. 19.05 · inconvenience and expense
You beat your own settlement offer
up to $1500 more
r. 14.07(3)
Fees are the current schedule (O. Reg. 332/16) and change with inflation on January 1, 2027. Fee waivers exist for low incomes. Interest here is simple interest at the court rate for the current quarter. Legal information, not legal advice.