Your free court costs calculator

Calculation based on the current German Court Costs Act (GKG, as of 2025)

Before an enforceable title is obtained, creditors often need to go through the judicial dunning procedure. This process involves fees that vary depending on the amount in dispute. If you want to know what costs to expect, you’ll find all relevant information here – clearly explained and calculated in accordance with the law.

What are court fees?

Court fees are statutory charges that arise within the judicial dunning procedure. They are incurred when applying for an order for payment and also include the subsequent application for an enforcement order.

Typical components include:

• Basic fee for the order for payment

• Additional fees if an objection or appeal is filed

The exact amount depends on the value of the claim. Our calculator helps you determine all relevant fees transparently and up to date based on the German Court Costs Act (GKG, as of 2025). For claims of up to €1,000, the current fee is €38.

Do I have to pay court fees?

Yes, as a creditor, you must initially pay the court fees yourself. They are a prerequisite for your application to be processed by the court. If your claim is justified and the debtor is in default, you can later recover these costs from the debtor as damages for delay.

For more information on the process, see our guide to the judicial dunning procedure.

How our court fee calculator works

With our interactive court fee calculator, you can quickly and easily estimate the expected costs of a judicial dunning procedure.

Simply enter the amount of your outstanding claim. We will immediately show you the estimated fees for the order for payment and the enforcement order. Optionally, you can also include interest for late payment, reminder fees, or ancillary claims to get a more realistic overall overview.

Step-by-step guide

• Enter claim amount: Enter the value in dispute, excluding interest or reminder fees.

• Add additional costs (optional): You can include reminder fees, interest, or other ancillary claims if desired.

• View calculation: Our calculator will instantly display the estimated court fees for the order for payment and enforcement order, as well as possible service fees.

Note: The calculation is based on the German Court Costs Act (GKG) and the associated schedule of costs (KV GKG) as amended since January 1, 2021, and includes the changes effective June 1, 2025.