FIFTH SCHEDULE
Rules 714(3) and 994
Court fees
Part 1
proceedings in Family Justice Courts
(except where a fee is provided for in parts 2, 3, 4 and 6)
other than proceedings under
children and young persons act (Cap. 38)
AND PROCEEDINGS UNDER PARTS VII
AND VIII OF WOMEN’S CHARTER (CAP. 353)
No.
Item
Family Division of High Court
Value not exceeding $1 million
Family Division of High Court
Value exceeding $1 million
Family Court
Document to be stamped and remarks
 
Commencement of a cause or matter, appearance and pleadings
 
 
 
 
1.
All originating processes and pleadings containing a claim or cause of action where no other fee is specifically provided, including a defence with a counterclaim or set‑off
$500
$1,000
$150
The filed copy
2.
On sealing an originating summons or a summons where there is a pending legal action under section 120 or 124 of the Legal Profession Act (Cap. 161)
$300
$500
$150
The filed copy
3.
On sealing a renewed writ of summons or originating summons
$250
$500
$50
The filed copy
4.
On sealing an amended writ of summons, an amended memorandum of appearance, an amended originating summons, or on amending any pleading
$100
$200
$20
The filed copy
5.
On entering an appearance for each party
$100
$200
$20
The filed copy
6.
On filing a statement of claim, defence, reply or other pleading subsequent, where no fee is specifically provided
$200
$500
$20
The filed copy or pleading
 
Interlocutory applications
 
 
 
 
7.
On sealing a summons seeking —
(a)relief under Division 8 of Part 18, or rule 405 or 560
(b)relief in the form of an injunction
(c)a search order14
(d)an order for discovery
$500
$1,000
$100
The filed copy
8.
On sealing a summons for a transfer of proceedings under section 29(1) or (2) of the Family Justice Act 2014 (Act 27 of 2014)
$200
$200
$200
The filed copy
9.
On sealing other summons
$100
$200
$20
The filed copy
10.
On issuing a notice under rule 367, 374 or 375
$500
$1,000
$150
The filed copy
11.
On filing a request for the service of process or notice of it out of jurisdiction
$100
$200
$50
Request4
12.
On sealing a commission or letter of request for the examination of witnesses abroad
$100
$200
$50
Request4
 
Entering or setting down for trial or hearing in Court
 
 
 
 
13.
On setting down a cause or matter for hearing or judgment or on a point of law
$500
$1,000
$200
Notice for setting down action for trial or Request4
14.
On late filing of an opening statement or amended opening statement in an action in the Family Division of the High Court begun by writ
$300
$300
Opening statement or amended opening statement
15.
On filing an opening statement or amended opening statement in an action in the Family Division of the High Court begun by writ, for every page or part of a page in excess of 20 pages
$10
$10
Opening statement or amended opening statement
 
Writs and writs of execution, etc.
 
 
 
 
16.
On sealing every —
 
 
 
The filed copy
 
(a)order of committal, arrest or attachment of property or warrant for committal
$500
$1,000
$150
 
 
(b)writ of execution or order of court for all other cases
$500
$1,000
$270
 
17.
On sealing a subpoena to testify5 and/or to produce documents1, other than an urgent subpoena15, for each witness
$50
$100
$10
Subpoena
18.
On sealing an urgent subpoena15 to testify and/or to produce documents, for each witness
Note:— An urgent subpoena15 is a subpoena that is issued less than 3 days before the trial of an action
$100
$200
$20
Subpoena
 
Judgments and orders
 
 
 
 
19.
On entering or sealing any judgment or order of Court
$100
$200
$50
Judgment or Order
20.
On sealing or issuing any document, not being a judgment or order, where no other fee is prescribed by this Schedule
$50
$100
$20
The document sealed or issued
21.
On filing a request to enter default judgment
$150
$250
$60
Request4
 
Matters before Registrar
 
 
 
 
22.
On settling a lodgment schedule for payment into Court of purchase or other money, or on approving a guarantee or an undertaking in lieu of a guarantee
$100
$200
$20
The filed copy
23.
On every reference to a Registrar or an officer of Court, or on fixing the reserve on a sale out of Court
$250
$500
$100
The filed copy
24.
On settling a deed or other instrument, or particulars and conditions of sale, whether together or separately
$500
$1,000
$100
The filed copy
 
Bailiff’s/Registrar’s office
 
 
 
 
25.
For each attempt at service on each person of any process or proceedings required to be served by the Court or Registrar or bailiff
$50
$50
$30
Request4
26.
For each request for a date to be appointed for the execution of a writ of execution after first appointment
$100
$200
$100
Request4
27.
On marking a writ of execution for renewal or filing an amended writ of execution
$100
$200
$50
The filed copy
28.
For releasing property seized by instruction of party issuing the writ of execution, order of attachment, arrest or attachment of property
$50
$100
$20
Request4
29.
Commission of 1% to be charged on all sums levied by seizure and sale, subject to a minimum of $100
Note:— Where the sale is made by private contract, only half the commission will be payable
 
 
 
To be deducted by the bailiff or Registrar
30.
On the sale of any property, where no fee or commission is specifically provided, commission of 1% to be charged on the sale price, subject to a minimum of $100
Note:— Where the sale is made by private contract, only half the commission will be payable
 
 
 
To be deducted by the bailiff or Registrar
31.
Commission of 4% to be charged on all moneys received by the bailiff/Registrar under garnishee summons
 
 
 
To be deducted by the bailiff or Registrar
32.
Commission of 4% to be charged on all moneys received by the bailiff/Registrar under an order for the attachment before judgment of money belonging to the debtor in the hands of a third party
 
 
 
To be deducted by the bailiff or Registrar
33.
One half of the commission chargeable under item 29 to be charged on all moneys received by the bailiff/Registrar in satisfaction of a writ of seizure and sale where an execution is withdrawn, satisfied or stopped
 
 
 
To be deducted by the bailiff or Registrar
34.
One half of the commission chargeable under item 29 to be charged on the estimated value of the amount stated in the writ whichever is the lesser where the execution is withdrawn, satisfied or stopped
 
 
 
To be paid in cash to the bailiff or Registrar by the Execution Creditor
35.
One half of the commission chargeable under item 30 to be charged on the estimated value of the property where the sale is not proceeded with
 
 
 
To be paid in cash to the bailiff or Registrar by the party who requested that the sale be carried out
36.
For each person employed in taking charge of any property under seizure
Actual cost
Actual cost
Actual cost
To be paid in cash to the bailiff or Registrar or direct payment on vouchers certified by the bailiff or Registrar
37.
For removal of goods or animals to a place of safe keeping, when necessary
Actual cost
Actual cost
Actual cost
To be paid in cash to the bailiff or Registrar
38.
Where goods or animals are for warehousing and taking charge of the same, including feeding of animals, 2% on the value of the goods or animals removed or the sum endorsed on the writ of execution, whichever is less, plus actual cost incurred
No fees for keeping possession of the goods or animals shall be charged after the goods or animals have been removed
Actual cost plus 2%
Actual cost plus 2%
Actual cost plus 2%
To be paid in cash to the bailiff or Registrar
39.
For advertising and giving publicity to the sale by auction
Note:— In every case where the execution is withdrawn, satisfied or stopped, the fees shall be paid by the person at whose instance the sale is stopped, and the amount of any costs or charges payable under this Schedule shall be taxed by a Judge, in case the Registrar/bailiff and the party liable to pay such costs and charges differ as to the amount thereof
Actual cost
Actual cost
Actual cost
To be paid in cash to the bailiff or Registrar
40.
For the attendance by the Registrar/bailiff, his substitutes or his bailiffs on any place of execution, or for the arrest of a debtor —
 
 
 
 
 
(a)between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday (excluding public holiday)
$50 per hour or part thereof
$100 per hour or part thereof
$50 per hour or part thereof
To be paid in cash to the bailiff or Registrar
 
(b)at any other time
$100 per hour or part thereof
$200 per hour or part thereof
$100 per hour or part thereof
To be paid in cash to the bailiff or Registrar
 
Taxation of Costs
 
 
 
 
41.
On filing a bill of costs
$300
$500
$100
Bill of Costs
42.
On taxing a bill of costs
The Registrar may in any case require the bill of costs to be stamped before taxation with the whole or part of the amount of fees which would be payable if the bill was allowed by him at the full amount of the fees
6% of amount allowed at taxation subject to a minimum fee of $100
6% of amount allowed at taxation subject to a minimum fee of $100
6% of amount allowed at taxation subject to a minimum fee of $100
Bill of Costs
43.
On certificate of the result of the taxation
Note: — Where a plaintiff is entitled to a lump sum for costs under the Third Schedule, or where, in any proceedings, a lump sum for costs is allowed by the Court in any of the cases mentioned in the Third Schedule, the same fees shall be payable as if a bill of costs had been taxed for the amount of such lump sum, and a certificate had been signed
$50
$100
$20
Certificate or Note of Costs
44.
On the withdrawal of a bill of costs which has been filed for taxation, such fee (not exceeding the amount which would have been payable under item 42 if the bill had been allowed in full) as shall appear to the Registrar to be fair and reasonable, subject to a minimum fee of:
$200
$200
$100
Bill of Costs
 
Filing affidavit, issuance of certificate or report, etc.
 
 
 
 
45.
On filing an affidavit, for every page or part of a page including exhibit annexed to or produced with the affidavit (whether the exhibit is filed or not)
$2 per page subject to a minimum fee of $50 per affidavit
$2 per page subject to a minimum fee of $50 per affidavit
$1 per page subject to a minimum fee of $10 per affidavit
The filed copy
46.
On issuance of any certificate or report by the Registry or on filing any document for which no fee is specifically provided (except for requests of an administrative nature)
$20
$50
$10
The filed copy
47.
For the following on any moneys, funds or securities —
(a)on a certificate of the amount and description of the same, including the request of it
(b)on a transcript of an account on the same for each opening, including the request of it
(c)on paying, lodging, transferring or depositing the same in Court
(d)on paying out of Court any of the same lodged or deposited in Court
(e)on a request to the Accountant‑General in writing for information on the same or any transaction in his office
$50
$100
$20
The filed copy
48.
Request for payment out of moneys paid into Court under instalment order
5% of the sum to be paid out
Request4
 
Urgent handling charge
 
 
 
 
49.
For each document where a request is made that the document be processed on an urgent basis, in addition to any other fees chargeable under these Rules or any other written law
16% of filing fees (but excluding the electronic filing charges)
16% of filing fees (but excluding the electronic filing charges)
16% of filing fees (but excluding the electronic filing charges)
The filed copy
 
Electronic filing charge
 
 
 
 
50.
For documents filed or sent to the Court using the electronic filing service under Division 68 of Part 18 by electronic submission, in addition to any other fees chargeable under these Rules or any other written law —
 
 
 
The filed copy
 
(a)draft judgments, draft orders or draft certificates and requests of an administrative nature
 
 
(b)bundles of documents, bundles of authorities, lists of authorities and written submissions
$4 per document plus $0.60 per page
$4 per document plus $0.60 per page
$4 per document plus $0.60 per page
 
 
(c)for all other documents filed or sent to the Court
$4 per document plus $0.80 per page
$4 per document plus $0.80 per page
$4 per document plus $0.80 per page
 
 
Note: — Where the document is remotely composed on the computer system of the electronic filing service provider, it is deemed to comprise 2 pages
 
 
 
 
 
Manual handling charge
 
 
 
 
51.
[Deleted by S 610/2016 wef 01/12/2016]
 
 
 
 
52.
On rejection of any document for administrative or clerical errors
$25
$25
$5
The filed copy
53.
On every request for the refund of the fee paid for any unused document
$50
$50
$20
Request4
 
Electronic service charge
 
 
 
 
54.
For the service, delivery or conveyance of documents on or to one or more registered users using the electronic filing service under Division 68 of Part 18, whether by electronic transmission or through the service bureau
$2 per document per party served
$2 per document per party served
$2 per document per party served
The served copy
 
Inspection, copies and translations
 
 
 
 
55.
On every request for certified true copies of documents from the Court file (including exemplification of a probate or letters of administration and of a will or codicil or of any translation thereof or any document to annex to Grant)
Provided that the fee under this item shall not be collected for transcripts certified by a provider of transcription services authorised by the Court
$8 per document plus $5 per page
$8 per document plus $5 per page
$8 per document plus $5 per page
Request4
56.
On every Request4 for plain copies of documents from the Court file
$5 per document plus $0.15 per page
$5 per document plus $0.15 per page
$5 per document plus $0.15 per page
Request4
57.
On every application to inspect a Court file
$20
$20
$10
Request4
58.
On every application for search of information —
 
 
 
 
 
(a)maintained in paper form per book/register per year
$20
$20
$10
Request4
 
(b)maintained in electronic form and made available online – per search term per module per year
$30 for subscribers;
$35 for non-
subscribers
$30 for subscribers;
$35 for non-
subscribers
$20 for subscribers;
$25 for non-
subscribers
Request4
 
(c)where a search made under paragraph (b) produces a nil result, the following shall be chargeable in lieu of the fee in that paragraph
$10 for subscribers;
$12 for non-
subscribers
$10 for subscribers;
$12 for non-
subscribers
$10 for subscribers;
$12 for non-
subscribers
Request4
 
(d)maintained in electronic form and searchable at the Registry – per search term per database per year
$20
$20
$10
Request4
59.
On a certified translation by an interpreter of the Court
$45 per page or part thereof
$45 per page or part thereof
$45 per page or part thereof
Request4
 
Interpretation Services
 
 
 
 
60.
On every request for the services of an Interpreter of the Court for any hearing in open Court before the Family Division of the High Court, not being a hearing in any proceedings under any of the following Acts:
$300 per day or part of a day
$300 per day or part of a day
Request4
 
(a)Adoption of Children Act (Cap. 4)
 
 
 
 
 
(b)Guardianship of Infants Act (Cap. 122)
 
 
 
 
 
(c)Inheritance (Family Provision) Act (Cap. 138)
 
 
 
 
 
(d)Maintenance of Parents Act (Cap. 167B)
 
 
 
 
 
(e)Mental Capacity Act (Cap. 177A)
 
 
 
 
 
(f)Mental Health (Care and Treatment) Act (Cap. 178A)
 
 
 
 
 
(g)Status of Children (Assisted Reproduction Technology) Act (Cap. 317A);
 
 
 
 
 
(h)Women’s Charter (Cap. 353)
 
 
 
 
 
Commissions
 
 
 
 
61.
For the attendance of an officer of the Court as a witness for every half day or part thereof that he is necessarily absent from his office, including where the officer attending is required to produce the records or documents in Court or in evidence where the records or documents are left in Court
$200 per half day or part thereof
$200 per half day or part thereof
$100 per half day or part thereof
Request4
62.
On taking or re‑taking an affidavit or a declaration in lieu of an affidavit, or a declaration or an acknowledgment for each person making the same
$25
$25
$25
Affidavit or Declaration
 
And in addition for each exhibit referred to in an affidavit, declaration or acknowledgment and required to be marked
$5
$5
$5
 
63.
On each document referred to in a deposition and required to be marked
$5
$5
$5
Deposition
64.
On taking a recognizance or bond, whether one or more than one recognizer or obliger, and whether entered into by all at one time or not
$100
$200
$100
The filed copy
[S 1081/2020 wef 02/01/2021]
[S 416/2017 wef 01/08/2017]
[S 610/2016 wef 01/12/2016]
[S 301/2016 wef 01/07/2016]
[S 144/2015 wef 01/04/2015]
Part 2
Proceedings under
Adoption of Children Act (Cap. 4),
Guardianship of Infants Act (Cap. 122),
International Child Abduction Act (Cap. 143C) and
Mental Capacity Act (Cap. 177A)
No.
Item
Fees
Document to be stamped and remarks
1.
On sealing any form of commencement of a cause or matter (excluding an originating summons for adoption)
$60
The filed copy
2.
On entering appearance for each person
$10
The filed copy
3.
On sealing any form of interlocutory application including ex parte application for an injunction, a search order14, an order for discovery or an order for arrest of a debtor
$20
The filed copy
4.
On filing affidavit, for every page or part of the page including exhibit annexed to or produced with the affidavit
$1 per page subject to minimum fee of $10 per affidavit
The filed copy
5.
On setting down a cause or matter for hearing or judgment or on a point of law or for further consideration
$100
Request4
6.
On entering or sealing any judgment or order, whether made in Chambers or in Court
$50
Judgment or Order
7.
On filing, sealing or amending any document
$10
The filed document
8.
On filing an originating summons for adoption, including the fees for filing the Adoption Statement and supporting affidavit
$100
The filed copy
9.
On filing an application form for an uncontested application under rule 176A
$40
The filed copy
[S 409/2018 wef 20/06/2018]
Part 3
Proceedings under
Inheritance (Family Provision) Act (Cap. 138),
Legitimacy Act (Cap. 162) and
Voluntary Sterilization Act (Cap. 347)
No.
Item
Family Division of High Court
Value not exceeding $1 million
Family Division of High Court
Value exceeding $1 million
Family Court
Document to be stamped and remarks
1.
All originating processes and pleadings containing a claim or cause of action where no other fee is specifically provided, including a defence with a counterclaim or set‑off
$500
$1,000
$150
The filed copy
2.
On sealing a renewed writ of summons or originating summons
$250
$500
$50
The filed copy
3.
On sealing an amended writ of summons or amended originating summons
$100
$200
$20
The filed copy
4.
On entering an appearance for each party
$100
$200
$20
The filed copy
5.
On filing an affidavit, for every page or part of the page including exhibit annexed to or produced with the affidavit (whether the exhibit is filed or not)
$2 per page subject to minimum fee of $50 per affidavit
$2 per page subject to minimum fee of $50 per affidavit
$1 per page subject to minimum fee of $10 per affidavit
The filed copy
6.
On sealing a summons seeking relief in the form of an injunction
$500
$1,000
$100
The filed copy
7.
On sealing other summons
$100
$200
$20
The filed copy
8.
On sealing a notice under rule 367, 374 or 375
$500
$1,000
$150
The filed copy
9.
On filing a request for the service of process or notice of it out of the jurisdiction
$100
$200
$50
Request4
10.
On sealing a commission or letter of request for the examination of witnesses abroad
$100
$200
$50
Request4
11.
On setting down a cause or matter for hearing or judgment or on a point of law or for further consideration
$500
$1,000
$200
Notice for setting down action for trial or Request4
12.
On late filing of an opening statement or amended opening statement in an action in the Family Division of the High Court begun by writ
$300
$300
Opening statement or amended opening statement
13.
On filing an opening statement or amended opening statement in an action in the Family Division of the High Court begun by writ, for every page or part of every page in excess of 20 pages
$10
$10
Opening statement or amended opening statement
14.
On entering or sealing any judgment or order
$100
$200
$50
Judgment or Order
15.
On sealing a subpoena to testify5 and/or to produce documents1, other than an urgent subpoena15, for each witness
$50
$100
$10
Subpoena
16.
On sealing an urgent subpoena15 to testify and/or to produce documents, for each witness
Note: — An urgent subpoena15 is a subpoena that is issued less than 3 days before the trial of an action
$100
$200
$20
Subpoena
[S 1081/2020 wef 02/01/2021]
Part 4
NON-CONTENTIOUS PROCEEDINGS UNDER
PROBATE AND ADMINISTRATION ACT 1934


No.


Item
 


Fees
 
Document to be stamped and remarks
 
Commencement of a cause or matter and appearance
 
 
 
 
1.
On filing an originating summons for Probate or Letters of Administration, or for resealing the same, including the fees for filing the supporting affidavit and engrossing any document annexed to the grant —
 
 
 
The filed copy
 
(a)where there is a request for a grant in electronic form only
 
$200
 
 
 
(b)where there is an additional request for Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration in printed form
 
$30
 
 
2.
(a)  On engrossing any Supplementary Schedule of Assets or any amended document to annex to an extracted Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration
 
$10
 
Request4
 
(b)  On additional request for an engrossed supplementary or amended document mentioned in paragraph (a) in printed form
 
$10
 
Request4
3.
On entry of every caveat including notice to the applicant
 
$50
 
The filed copy
4.
On withdrawing a caveat including notice
 
$20
 
The filed copy
5.
On settling or sealing a citation
 
$30
 
The filed copy
6.
On sealing an amended originating summons or an amended appearance
 
$20
 
The filed copy
7.
On entering an appearance for each party
 
$20
 
The filed copy
 
Interlocutory applications
 
 
 
 
8.
On sealing a summons seeking —
 
$100
 
The filed copy
 
(a)relief in the form of an injunction
 
 
 
 
 
(b)an order for discovery
 
 
 
 
9.
On sealing a summons for a transfer of proceedings under section 29(1) or (2) of the Family Justice Act 2014
 
$200
 
The filed copy
10.
On sealing other summons
 
$20
 
The filed copy
11.
On filing a request for the service of process or notice of it out of jurisdiction
 
$50
 
Request4
 
Writs of execution, etc.
 
 
 
 
12.
On sealing every —
 
 
 
The filed copy
 
(a)order for committal, arrest or attachment of property or warrant for committal
 
$150
 
 
 
(b)writ of execution or order of court for all other cases
 
$270
 
 
 
Judgments and orders
 
 
 
 
13.
On entering or sealing any judgment or order of Court
 
$50
 
Judgment or order
14.
On sealing or issuing any document (not being any judgment or order of Court), where no other fee is prescribed by this Schedule
 
$20
 
The document sealed or issued
 
Matters before Registrar
 
 
 
 
15.
On settling a lodgment schedule for payment into Court of purchase or other money, or on approving a guarantee or an undertaking in lieu of a guarantee
 
$20
 
The filed copy
16.
On every reference to the Registrar or an officer of Court, or on fixing the reserve on a sale out of Court
 
$100
 
The filed copy
17.
On settling a deed or other instrument, or particulars and conditions of sale, whether together or separately
 
$100
 
The filed copy
 
Bailiff’s or Registrar’s office
 
 
 
 
18.
For each attempt at service on each person of any process or proceedings required to be served by the Court or Registrar or bailiff
 
$30
 
Request4
19.
For each request for a date to be appointed for the execution of a writ of execution after first appointment
 
$100
 
Request4
20.
On marking a writ of execution for renewal or filing an amended writ of execution
 
$50
 
The filed copy
21.
For releasing property seized by instruction of party issuing the writ of execution, order of attachment, arrest or attachment of property
 
$20
 
Request4
22.
Commission of 1% to be charged on all sums levied by seizure and sale, subject to a minimum of $100
Note: Where the sale is made by private contract, only half the commission will be payable
 
 
To be deducted by the bailiff or Registrar
23.
On the sale of any property, where no fee or commission is specifically provided, commission of 1% to be charged on the sale price, subject to a minimum of $100
Note: Where the sale is made by private contract, only half the commission will be payable
 
 
To be deducted by the bailiff or Registrar
24.
Commission of 4% to be charged on all moneys received by the bailiff or Registrar under garnishee summons
 
 
To be deducted by the bailiff or Registrar
25.
Commission of 4% to be charged on all moneys received by the bailiff or Registrar under an order for the attachment before judgment of money belonging to the debtor in the hands of a third party
 
 
To be deducted by the bailiff or Registrar
26.
One half of the commission chargeable under item 22 to be charged on all moneys received by the bailiff or Registrar in satisfaction of a writ of seizure and sale where an execution is withdrawn, satisfied or stopped
 
 
To be deducted by the bailiff or Registrar
27.
One half of the commission chargeable under item 22 to be charged on the estimated value of the amount stated in the writ, whichever is the lesser, where the execution is withdrawn, satisfied or stopped
 
 
To be paid in cash to the bailiff or Registrar by the Execution Creditor
28.
One half of the commission chargeable under item 23 to be charged on the estimated value of the property where the sale is not proceeded with
 
 
To be paid in cash to the bailiff or Registrar by the party who requested that the sale be carried out
29.
For each person employed in taking charge of any property under seizure
 
Actual cost
 
To be paid in cash to the bailiff or Registrar or direct payment on vouchers certified by the bailiff or Registrar
30.
For removal of goods or animals to a place of safe keeping, when necessary
 
Actual cost
 
To be paid in cash to the bailiff or Registrar
31.
Where goods or animals are for warehousing and taking charge of the same, including feeding of animals, 2% on the value of the goods or animals removed or the sum endorsed on the writ of execution, whichever is less, plus actual cost incurred
Note: No fees for keeping possession of the goods or animals are to be charged after the goods or animals have been removed
 
Actual cost plus 2%
 
To be paid in cash to the bailiff or Registrar
32.
For advertising and giving publicity to the sale by auction
Note: In every case where the execution is withdrawn, satisfied or stopped, the fees must be paid by the person at whose instance the sale is stopped, and the amount of any costs or charges payable under this Part must be taxed by a Judge, in case the bailiff or Registrar and the party liable to pay such costs and charges differ as to the amount thereof
 
Actual cost
 
To be paid in cash to the bailiff or Registrar
33.
For the attendance by the bailiff or Registrar, his substitutes or his bailiffs on any place of execution, or for the arrest of a debtor —
 
 
 
 
 
(a)between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday (excluding public holiday)
 
$50 per hour or part of an hour
 
To be paid in cash to the bailiff or Registrar
 
(b)at any other time
 
$100 per hour or part of an hour
 
To be paid in cash to the bailiff or Registrar
 
Filing affidavit, issuance of certificate or report, etc.
 
 
 
 
34.
On filing an affidavit, for every page or part of every page including exhibit annexed to or produced with the affidavit
 
$1 per page subject to a minimum fee of $10 per affidavit
 
The filed copy
35.
On issuance of any certificate or report by the Registry or on filing any document for which no fee is specifically provided in this Part or in Part 1 (except for requests of an administrative nature)
 
$10
 
The filed copy
36.
For the following on any moneys, funds or securities —
 
$20
 
The filed copy
 
(a)on a certificate of the amount and description of the same, including the request of it
 
 
 
 
 
(b)on a transcript of an account on the same for each opening, including the request of it
 
 
 
 
 
(c)on paying, lodging, transferring or depositing the same in Court
 
 
 
 
 
(d)on paying out of Court any of the same lodged or deposited in Court
 
 
 
 
 
(e)on a request to the Accountant-General in writing for information on the same or any transaction in his office
 
 
 
 
37.
Request for payment out of moneys paid into Court under instalment order
 
5% of the sum to be paid out
 
Request4
 
Urgent handling charge
 
 
 
 
38.
For each document where a request is made that the document be processed on an urgent basis, in addition to any other fees chargeable under these Rules or any other written law
 
16% of filing fees (but excluding the electronic filing charges)
 
The filed copy
 
Electronic filing charge
 
 
 
 
39.
For documents filed or sent to the Court using the electronic filing service under Division 68 of Part 18 by electronic submission, in addition to any other fees chargeable under these Rules or any other written law —
 
 
 
The filed copy
 
(a)draft judgments, draft orders or draft certificates and requests of an administrative nature
 
 
 
 
(b)bundles of documents, bundles of authorities, lists of authorities and written submissions
 
$4 per document plus $0.60 per page
 
 
 
(c)all other documents filed or sent to the Court
 
$4 per document plus $0.80 per page
 
 
 
Note: Where the document is remotely composed on the computer system of the electronic filing service provider, it is deemed to comprise 2 pages
 
 
 
 
 
Manual handling charge
 
 
 
 
40.
On rejection of any document for administrative or clerical errors
 
$5
 
The filed copy
41.
On every request for the refund of the fee paid for any unused document
 
$20
 
Request4
 
Electronic service charge
 
 
 
 
42.
For the service, delivery or conveyance of documents on or to one or more registered users using the electronic filing service under Division 68 of Part 18, whether by electronic transmission or through the service bureau
 
$2 per document per party served
 
The served copy
 
Inspection, copies and translations
 
 
 
 
43.
On every request for certified true copies of documents from the Court file (including exemplification of a probate or letters of administration and of a will or codicil or of any translation thereof or any document to annex to Grant)
However, the fee under this item must not be collected for transcripts certified by a provider of transcription services authorised by the Court
 
$8 per document plus $5 per page
 
Request4
44.
On every request for plain copies of documents from the Court file
 
$5 per document plus $0.15 per page
 
Request4
45.
On every application to inspect a Court file
 
$10
 
Request4
46.
On a certified translation by an interpreter of the Court
 
$45 per page or part of a page
 
Request4
 
Commissions
 
 
 
 
47.
On taking or retaking an affidavit or a declaration in lieu of an affidavit, or a declaration or an acknowledgment for each person making the same
 
$25
 
Affidavit or Declaration
 
And in addition for each exhibit referred to in an affidavit, a declaration or an acknowledgment and required to be marked
 
$5
 
 
48.
On taking a recognizance or bond, including an administration bond in an application for Grant of Probate, Letters of Administration or resealing, whether one or more than one recognizer or obliger, and whether entered into by all or at one time or not
 
$100
 
The filed copy
[S 156/2023 wef 12/04/2023]
Part 5
PROCEEDINGS UNDER
SECTIONS 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 and 60 OF
CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS ACT 1993
[S 156/2023 wef 31/12/2021]
No.
Item
 
Fees
 
Document to be stamped and remarks
1.
For an application by a parent or guardian under section 54(5), 55(5), 56(10) or (11), 58(3) or 59(15) of the Children and Young Persons Act 1993
 
$50
 
The Application
2.
For an application for a copy of any document that is not an order or any other part of the record of proceedings
 
$5 for each type of document requested in the application and $0.50 per page of each type of document requested, subject to a total minimum fee of $15 for each type of document requested
 
The Application
3.
For an application for a certified true copy of any document contained in the Court file
 
$8 per document plus $5 per page
 
The Application
[S 156/2023 wef 31/12/2021]
[S 1081/2020 wef 02/01/2021]
[S 523/2020 wef 01/07/2020]
Part 6
proceedings under parts vii, viii and x
of women’s charter (cap. 353)
No.
Item
Fees
Document to be stamped and remarks
 
Proceedings under Parts VII and VIII of
Women’s Charter
 
 
1.
For an arrest warrant – for each person named in the warrant
$1
Warrant
2.
For a warrant issued under section 71(1)(a) of the Women’s Charter (Cap. 353)
$1
Warrant
3.
For a summons to a respondent to appear – for each person named in the summons
$1
Summons
4.
For a summons to give evidence – for each person named in the summons
$1
Summons
5.
For an application for a copy of any document (including a judgment, a sentence, an order, a deposition or any other part of the record of proceedings)
$5 for each type of document requested in the application and $0.50 per page of each type of document requested, subject to a total minimum fee of $15 for each type of document requested
 
 
Proceedings under Part X of Women’s Charter
 
 
6.
On filing Form 3 (Writ) or originating summons
$42
The filed copy
7.
On filing Form 10 (Agreed Parenting Plan), Form 11 (Plaintiff’s Proposed Parenting Plan) or Form 24 (Defendant’s Proposed Parenting Plan)
$7
The filed copy
8.
On filing Form 12 (Agreed Matrimonial Property Plan), Form 14 (Plaintiff’s Proposed Matrimonial Property Plan) or Form 26 (Defendant’s Proposed Matrimonial Property Plan), each with Form 13 (Particulars of Housing Arrangement) attached
$7
The filed copy
9.
On filing Form 2 (Notice of section 94 Originating Summons) or Form 9 (Notice of Proceedings (Other Party))
$7
The filed copy
10.
On filing Form 17 (Acknowledgment of Service (Defendant)) or Form 15 (Acknowledgment of Service (Other Party))
$7
The filed copy
11.
On filing Form 18 (Memorandum of Appearance (Defendant)) or Form 16 (Memorandum of Appearance (Other Party))
$7
The filed copy
12.
On filing Form 6 (Statement of Claim (Divorce/Judicial Separation)), Form 7 (Statement of Claim (Recission of Judgment of Judicial Separation)), Form 8 (Statement of Particulars), Form 21 (Defence and/or Counterclaim) or Form 22 (Other Pleading)
$7
The filed copy
13.
On filing an amended pleading or document
$7
The filed copy
14.
On filing interrogatories (each set)
$7
The filed copy
15.
On sealing any form of application
$14
The filed copy
16.
On entering or sealing any judgment or order whether made in Chambers or in Court
$35
Judgment or Order
17.
On filing Form 28 (Request for Setting Down) or Form 29 (Notice for Setting Down)
$63
Request4 or Notice
18.
On every —
 
Request4
 
(a)subpoena
$7
 
 
(b)urgent subpoena15
$14
 
 
Note: An urgent subpoena15 is one issued less than 3 days before the trial
 
 
19.
On filing Form 33 (Certificate of Final Judgment)
$14
Certificate
20.
(a)On taking or re‑taking an affidavit or a declaration in lieu of an affidavit, or a declaration or an acknowledgment for each person making the same
$14
Affidavit or Declaration
 
(b)In addition to paragraph (a), for each exhibit referred to in an affidavit, a declaration, or an acknowledgment, and required to be marked
$3.50
Affidavit or Declaration
21.
On filing an affidavit, for every page or part of the page including exhibit annexed to or produced with the affidavit (whether the exhibit is filed or not)
$0.70 per page, subject to minimum of $7
The filed copy
22.
On filing any other document for which no fee is specifically provided
$7
The filed copy
[S 301/2016 wef 01/07/2016]
Part 6A
PROCEEDINGS UNDER VULNERABLE ADULTS ACT 2018
(ACT 27 OF 2018)
No.
Item
Fees
Document to be stamped and remarks
1.
For an arrest warrant — for each person named in the warrant
$1
Warrant
2.
For a summons to a respondent to appear — for each person named in the summons
$1
Summons
3.
For a summons to give evidence — for each person named in the summons
$1
Summons
4.
For an application for a copy of any document
$5 for each type of document requested in the application and $0.50 per page of each type of document requested, subject to a total minimum fee of $15 for each type of document requested
The Application
5.
For an application for a certified true copy of any document contained in the Court file
$8 per document plus $5 per page
The Application
6.
On filing a Notice of Objection
$50
The Notice
7.
On filing a Notice to Dispute Mental Capacity
$50
The Notice
8.
For an application under section 17, by a person other than the Director-General or a protector, to vary, suspend or revoke an order made under section 14(1)(a), (b), (c), (d), (i) or (j)
$50
The Application
[S 523/2020 wef 01/07/2020]
[S 834/2018 wef 19/12/2018]
Part 7
fees for Appeals in all proceedings
(A)  Appeals from judgment, order or decision of the Registrar under Division 58 of Part 18
 
 
Family Division
of High Court
Family Division
of High Court
 
No.
Item
Value not exceeding $1 million
Value exceeding $1 million
Document to be stamped and remarks
1.
On filing a notice of appeal
$500
$1,000
The Notice
[S 1081/2020 wef 02/01/2021]
(B)  Appeals from judgment, order or decision of the Registrar under Division 57 of Part 18
No.
Item
Fees
Document to be stamped and remarks
1.
On filing a notice of appeal
$100
The Notice
(C)  Appeals to Family Division of High Court from Family Court under Division 59 of Part 18
No.
Item
Fees
Document to be stamped and remarks
1.
On filing a notice of appeal to the Family Division of the High Court
$600
The Notice
2.
Any interlocutory application pending appeal
$100
The Application
3.
On filing an Appellant’s Case
$600
The Case
4.
On filing a Respondent’s Case
$300
The Case
5.
On filing an Amended Appellant’s Case or an Amended Respondent’s Case
$200
The Amended Case
6.
On filing a document signifying the consent of the parties to the payment out of the security deposit to the appellant when an appeal is deemed withdrawn
$50
The document filed
[S 1081/2020 wef 02/01/2021]
(D)  Appeals to Family Division of High Court from Family Court under Division 60 of Part 18
No.
Item
Fees
Document to be stamped and remarks
1.
On filing a notice of appeal to the Family Division of the High Court
$150
The Notice
[S 1081/2020 wef 02/01/2021]
(E)  Appeals to Family Division of High Court from proceedings under section 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 or 60 of the Children and Young Persons Act 1993
No.
Item
Fees
Document to be stamped and remarks
1.
On filing a notice of appeal to the Family Division of the High Court
$50
The Notice
[S 156/2023 wef 31/12/2021]
[S 1081/2020 wef 02/01/2021]
[S 523/2020 wef 01/07/2020]