Your free court costs calculator

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

Before an enforceable title can be obtained, creditors often need to go through the judicial dunning process. This incurs fees that vary depending on the amount of the claim. 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 legally regulated charges incurred during the judicial dunning process. They arise with the application for the issuance of a dunning notice and also include the later application for an enforcement notice.

Typical components include:

• Base fee for the dunning notice

• Additional fees if an objection or opposition is filed

The exact amount depends on the value in dispute. Our cost calculator helps you determine all relevant fees transparently and in line with the current Court Costs Act (GKG, as of 2025). For a claim of up to €1,000, the current fee is €38.

Do I have to pay court fees?

Yes, as 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 valid and the debtor is in default, you can later reclaim these costs from the debtor as damages caused by default.

You can find more information about the process in our guide to the judicial dunning process.

How our court fee calculator works

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

Simply enter the amount of your outstanding claim. We’ll immediately show you the expected fees for the dunning and enforcement notice. Optionally, you can also enter interest on arrears, reminder fees, or ancillary claims to get a realistic overall view.

Step-by-step guide to using the tool

• Enter the claim amount: Enter the amount in dispute without interest or reminder fees.

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

• View calculation: Our calculator instantly shows you the estimated court fees for the dunning and enforcement notice, as well as possible delivery charges.

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