Understanding Court Costs at Huron County: Fees, Payments, and What To Do If You Can't Pay

The Clerk's Office requires an up-front deposit before accepting most civil filings. The exact amount depends on the Clerk's published schedule. Ready to file or have questions? The Huron County Clerk of Court is at 2 East Main Street, Suite 207, Norwalk, Ohio 44857. You can also call (419) 668-5113.

Starting a civil action? The Clerk won't accept your filing until you post a deposit to cover potential costs. The amount varies by case type and follows a schedule the Court approves and the Clerk publishes.

To find out what deposit applies to your filing, contact the Huron County Clerk of Court at 2 East Main Street, Suite 207, Norwalk, Ohio 44857, or call (419) 668-5113.

Common Amounts

• ✓ Civil Actions filing fee/deposit: $625.00
• ✓ Domestic Relations actions filing fee/deposit: $350.00
• ✓ Divorce filing fee/deposit: $450.00

When a case transfers into this Court from another court, you'll get a notice to pay any remaining deposit balance for the complaint (and any counterclaim). Pay attention to that deadline. If you don't pay within 30 days, your complaint or counterclaim gets dismissed. This is a separate rule from the standard up-front deposit requirement - so watch for transfer notices and respond quickly.

Credit cards are accepted at the Clerk's Office or by phone for court costs, fees, fines, and bonds. A processing fee applies: $2 or 3% of the charge, whichever is greater.

Can't afford the cash deposit? You may be able to file a poverty affidavit instead of paying up front. The affidavit must explain why you're unable to prepay costs. The Court can review it at any point during your case.

1. Decide whether to file a poverty affidavit instead of paying the deposit - civil filings generally require an advance deposit under the Clerk’s schedule, but a poverty affidavit can be filed in lieu of that cash deposit.
2. State your reasons clearly - your affidavit must explain why you’re unable to prepay costs.
3. Plan for Court review later in the case - the Court can review the poverty affidavit at any stage, so be prepared for follow-up or a change in what you’re required to pay.

• ✓ Call the accounts manager at 419-668-5113 to confirm total Common Pleas case costs posted and who the costs are assigned to.
• ✓ Contact the Huron County Clerk of Court (2 East Main Street, Suite 207, Norwalk, Ohio 44857; (419) 668-5113) for filing-related questions and where to submit your paperwork.