U.S. federal district court fees changing on 1 December 2026

The effective date changes the filing amount

The court lists $405 for a civil complaint or notice of removal through November and $411 beginning on 1 December. It shows a $6 increase for the ordinary notice of appeal as well. The misdemeanor appeal line is a separate service with its own fee. Source 1

Certification can add to a copying bill

The December certification charge is $13 per document, with copy charges in addition. The published court copy rate remains 50 cents per page per side. An apostille can also carry separate certification and copy costs. Source 1 Source 2

Archive retrieval is priced by the request and material

The first box from a Federal Records Center rises to $78, with subsequent boxes at $48 each. Electronic SmartScan retrieval has a separate rate and can carry additional archive charges. The physical box fee and the electronic retrieval fee apply to separate service routes. Source 1 Source 2

Match the local service name to the fee schedule

The Judicial Conference schedule defines common services and their units. The local court notice lists how the upcoming adjustments apply to the Connecticut clerk’s office. For a filing in another district, use the clerk’s current schedule and the effective date shown there. Source 1 Source 2

Sources

• U.S. District Court for Connecticut December 2026 fee change notice
• U.S. Courts district miscellaneous fee schedule