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Fee Schedule - 7/1/2004 |
Use the links below to navigate the fee schedule. For additional information on fees, contact the Clerk's office at (941) 861-7400
All Divisions | Appeals | Child Support | Circuit Court Civil | County Court Civil
Marriage Licenses | Micrographics | Passports | Probate | Recording
Statutory Interest | Tax Deeds | Transfers | Traffic
| All Divisions |
FEE |
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| For Searching of records, for each year searched |
$1.50 |
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| For Making Copies of any instrument in the public records by photographic process: |
a. Not larger than 14" px 8.5", per page (excluding Official Records and Court files)
b. Not larger than 14" x 8.5", per page from Official Records
c. Larger than 14" x 8.5", per page |
$0.15
$1.00
$5.00 |
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| For copying any instruments in the public records by other than photographic process, per page |
$6.00 |
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| For writing any paper other than herein specifically mentioned, per page |
$6.00 |
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| For certifying copies of any instrument in the public records, per instrument |
$1.50 |
| For verifying any instrument presented for certification prepared by someone other than the clerk, per page |
$3.00 |
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| Exemplified certificates, including signing and sealing not otherwise provided herein |
$6.00 |
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| Postal charges incurred in making any service by certified or registered mail shall be paid by the party at whose instance the same is served |
Postage Cost |
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| Oath, administering, attesting, and sealing not otherwise provided herein |
$3.00 |
| For sealing or expunging any record |
$37.50 |
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| For approving bond |
$7.50 |
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| For issuing and filing a subpoena for a witness |
$6.00 |
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| For signing and sealing subpoena |
$1.50 |
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| Delayed Birth Certificates |
$5.00 |
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| Appeals |
FEE |
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| Appeal from County Court to Circuit Court |
| County Court Fee (includes $50.00 deposit for preparing record) |
$301.00 |
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| Appeal from Circuit Court to District Appellate Court |
| Circuit Court Fee (includes $100.00 deposit for preparing record) |
$150.00 |
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| Appellate Court Fee |
$300.00 |
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| For preparing, numbering, and indexing an original record of appellate court proceedings, per instrument |
$3.00 |
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| Cover page |
$6.00 |
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| Each index page |
$6.00 |
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| Clerk's Certification |
$6.00 |
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| Copies of instruments included in the appeal, per page |
$1.00 |
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| Child Support |
FEE |
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| Clerk Fee - 4% of the payment; minimum $0.25, maximum $5.25 |
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| Late Fee |
$7.50 |
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| Drivers License Suspension Fee |
$10.00 |
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| Circuit Court Civil |
FEE |
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| Filing Fees for Civil Actions |
| a. Any civil action (except dissolution of marriage and domestic violence cases) |
$255.00 |
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| If more than 5 defendants, per defendant |
$2.00 |
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| For each severance granted |
$15.00 |
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| b. Dissolution of Marriage |
$352.50 |
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Reporting final judgement of dissolution to Bureau of Vital Statistics
Counter Petition for Dissolution of Marriage $97.50 |
$10.50 |
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| c. Instituting proceedings of garnishment, attachment, replevin and distress |
$75.00 |
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| d. Holding judicial sale, recording and certifying the sale and title |
$60.00 |
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| e. For approving bond |
$7.50 |
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| f. Petitions/Motions that reopen previously closed cases - F.S. 28.241(1)(b) |
$50.00 |
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| For receiving money into the Registry of Court |
| a. First $500.00 or part, percent |
3% |
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b. Each subsequent $100.00 or part, percent |
1.5% |
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| Marriage Licenses |
FEE |
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| Marriage License (includes a certified copy) |
$93.50 |
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Marriage License Fee will be reduced $32.50 for couples who present a certificate of completion of a 4-hour
marriage preparation course. |
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| Performing ceremony |
$30.00 |
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| Certified copy |
$2.50 |
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| Duplicate or amended license |
$6.00 |
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| Micrographics |
FEE |
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| For making microfilm copies of any public record: |
| a. 16mm in roll of 100 feet or less |
$37.50 |
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| b. 35mm in roll of 100 feet or less |
$52.50 |
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| Passports |
FEE |
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| US State Department passport fee |
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| Adult |
$55.00 |
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| Under 16 |
$40.00 |
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| Clerk's passport processing fee |
$30.00 |
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| Passport Renewal fee |
$55.00 |
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| Probate |
FEE |
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For opening of any estate of one document or more, including but not limited to: Petitions and Orders to approve settlement of minor's claims; to open a safe deposit box; to enter rooms and places; for the determination of heirs (if not a formal administration); and for a foreign guardian to manage property of a non-resident.
Note: This procedure is not for issuance of letters or orders of summary or family administration |
$101.00 |
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| Caveat |
$35.00 |
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| Petition and order to admit foreign wills, authenticated copies, exemplified copies or transcript of record |
$101.00 |
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| For disposition of personal property without administration |
$101.00 |
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Summary administration less that $1000
Summary administration $1,000 or more |
$105.00
$205.00 |
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| Formal administration, guardianship, ancillary, curatorship, or conservatorship proceedings |
$255.00 |
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| Guardianship proceeding of person only |
$105.00 |
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| Veterans Administration Guardianship |
$105.00 |
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| Petition for determination of competency |
$101.00 |
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| Exemplified certificate |
$6.00 |
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| Guardianship Audit Fee, Initial Inventory (if above $25,000.00) |
$75.00 |
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| Petitions/Motions that reopen previously closed cases - F.S. 28.241(1)(b) |
$50.00 |
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| Guardianship Audit Fee, Annual Financial Return: |
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| For estates valued at $25,000 or less |
$15.00 |
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| For estates valued from $25,001 to $100,000 |
$75.00 |
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| For estates valued from $100,001 to $500,000 |
$150.00 |
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| For estates valued at more than $500,000 |
$225.00 |
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| Recording |
FEE |
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| For recording, indexing and filing any instrument 14" x 8.5": |
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| a. First page |
$10.00 |
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| b. Each additional page or fraction thereof |
$8.50 |
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| c. For indexing instruments recorded in the Official Records which contain more than four names, per additional name |
$1.00 |
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| For examining, certifying and recording plats and condominium drawings: |
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| a. First page |
$30.00 |
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b. Each additional page
For recording certificate of discharge, separation, or service of veterans - No fee
For copies of certificate of discharge, separation, or service of veterans - No fee
For recording Affidavit of Domicile - $10.00
For Acknowledging Affidavit of Domicile - $3.00 |
$15.00 |
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| Documentary Stamps |
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| a. Deeds: Documentary stamps must be placed on any deed or other like instrument conveying any interest in real property (land) at the rate of 70¢ per $100.00 property valuation. A 70¢ stamp must be placed on any gift of property or any deed with a property valuation of less than $100.00. |
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| b. Mortgages: Mortgage Modifications: Documentary stamps must be placed on these instruments at the rate of 35¢ per $100.00 consideration. |
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| c. Agreements and Contracts for Deeds: same as above on Mortgage amount AND Documentary Stamps at 70¢ per $100.00 on purchase price (just as if a deed were being recorded, this will NOT have to be paid again when the deed is recorded) |
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| Intangible Tax Requirements: |
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| This tax applies to notes, bonds or other obligation for payment of money secured by a mortgage or deed of trust (or other instrument of similar nature having the effect of a mortgage upon real property). These documents are taxed at the rate of 20¢ per $100.00 consideration this stamp is computed to the nearest cent. |
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| Requirements for Recording Any Interest in Real Property: |
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| a. Document must be properly acknowledged and under seal. |
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| b. Document must have a proper "prepared by" statement. |
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| c. Department of Revenue Form regarding the transfer of property must be completed and filed, when a document transferring real property is recorded. |
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| d. A blank 3" x 3" square on the first page and a blank 1" x 3" horizontal square on each page thereafter to be recorded. |
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| Statutory Interest |
FEE |
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| County Court |
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| 1961 through September 30, 1980 |
6% |
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| October 1, 1980 through September 30, 1981 |
10% |
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| October 1, 1981 through December 31, 1994 |
12% |
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| January 1, 1995 through December 31, 1995 |
8% |
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| January 1, 1996 through December 31, 2000 |
10% |
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| January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001 |
11% |
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January 1, 2002 hrough December 31, 2002
January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003 - 6%
January 1, 2004 through Present - 7% |
9% |
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| Circuit Court |
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| 1961 through September 30, 1979 |
6% |
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| October 1, 1979 through September 30, 1980 |
8% |
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| October 1, 1980 through September 30, 1981 |
10% |
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| October 1, 1981 through December 31, 1994 |
12% |
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| January 1, 1995 through December 31, 1995 |
8% |
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| January 1, 1996 through December 31, 2000 |
10% |
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| January 1, 2001 through December 31, 2001 |
11% |
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January 1, 2002 to through December 31, 2002 - 9%
January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003 - 6%
January 1, 2004 through Present - 7% |
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| Tax Deeds |
FEE |
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| Application fee (plus publication cost and sheriff fees) |
$60.00 |
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| Transfers |
FEE |
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| Transferring Mechanic's Lien To Security |
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| Issuing of certificate by clerk |
$15.00 |
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| Each additional lien |
$7.50 |
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| Recording of certificate transferring lien to security, one page |
$10.00 |
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| Approving surety bond |
$7.50 |
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| Certified mail |
Postal Rate |
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| Total cash or amount of bond required as security, must include: |
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| a. Amount of lien |
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| b. Interest: 3 years @ legal rate |
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| c. Court costs $1000 or 25% of the amount of the lien, whichever is greater |
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| Transferring Judgment To Bond |
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| Issuing of certificate by clerk |
$15.00 |
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| Each additional lien |
$7.50 |
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| Recording of certificate transferring lien to security, one page |
$10.00 |
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| Approving surety bond |
$7.50 |
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| Certified mail |
Postal Rate |
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| Total cash or amount of bond required as security, must include: |
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| a. Amount of lien |
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| b. Interest: 3 years @ legal rate |
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| c. Court costs |
$500.00 |
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| Traffic |
FEE |
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| FINE AMOUNT IF NOT ATTENDING DRIVER IMPROVEMENT SCHOOL OR CHILD RESTRAINT PROGRAM |
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| Standard Fines |
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| Violation for failure to use child restraint device |
$112.50 |
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| Violation for failure to wear seatbelt |
$68.50 |
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| Failure to wear bicycle helmet |
$40.50 |
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| Bicycle/Pedestrian violation |
$40.50 |
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| Moving violation with no speed |
$112.50 |
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| NonMoving violation |
$68.50 |
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| Equipment violation (not corrected) |
$68.50 |
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| Equipment violation (corrected within 30 days) |
$7.50 |
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| County Handicapped Parking |
$250.00 |
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| Fresh/Salt water fishing |
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| Florida resident |
$62.00 |
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| Non Florida resident |
$80.00 |
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| Animal control |
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| First offense |
$55.00 |
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| Second offense |
$105.00 |
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| Third offense |
$205.00 |
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| Boating |
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| Moving |
$65.00 |
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| Non-moving |
$61.00 |
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| Unlawful Speed Fines |
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| Moving violation with speed 6 - 9 MPH |
$77.50 |
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| Moving violation with speed 10 - 14 MPH |
$152.50 |
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| Moving violation with speed 15 - 19 MPH |
$177.50 |
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| Moving violation with speed 20 - 29 MPH |
$202.50 |
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| Moving violation with speed 30+ MPH |
$302.50 |
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| Moving violation in a school or construction zone with speed 1 - 9 MPH |
$102.50 |
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| Moving violation in a school or construction zone with speed 10 - 14 MPH |
$252.50 |
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| Moving violation in a school or construction zone with speed 15 - 19 MPH |
$302.50 |
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| Moving violation in a school or construction zone with speed 20 - 29 MPH |
$352.50 |
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| Moving violation in a school or construction zone with speed 30+ MPH |
$552.50 |
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| FINE AMOUNT IF ATTENDING DRIVER IMPROVEMENT SCHOOL |
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| Standard Fines |
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| Moving violation with no speed |
$107.70 |
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| Unlawful Speed Fines |
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| Moving violation with speed 6 - 9 MPH |
$79.00 |
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| Moving violation with speed 10 - 14 MPH |
$140.50 |
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| Moving violation with speed 15 - 19 MPH |
$161.00 |
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| Moving violation with speed 20 - 29 MPH |
$181.50 |
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| Moving violation with speed 30+ MPH |
$263.50 |
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| Moving violation in a school or construction zone with speed 1 - 9 MPH |
$99.50 |
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| Moving violation in a school or construction zone with speed 10 - 14 MPH |
$222.50 |
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| Moving violation in a school or construction zone with speed 15 - 19 MPH |
$263.50 |
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| Moving violation in a school or construction zone with speed 20 - 29 MPH |
$304.50 |
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| Moving violation in a school or construction zone with speed 30+ MPH |
$468.50 |
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