How much does it cost to file a civil case in Rutherford County?

The civil filing fee in Rutherford County, Tennessee is New civil suit cost deposit set by T.C.A. Sec. 8-21-401 (clerk's fee) plus state and county litigation taxes; no single flat statutory amount (typical TN circuit-court civil filing ~$300-$335, cf. Davidson Co. $334.50 eff. 2026-01-01). Rutherford's own schedule is posted only as a scanned PDF, so the exact county total is not machine-verifiable.

What is the small claims filing fee in Rutherford County?

Heard in General Sessions Court (civil division, (615) 217-0069)

Can I e-file court documents in Rutherford County?

Yes. E-filing is available through Tybera.

Is there a free online case search for Rutherford County?

Yes. You can look up cases online at circuitcourtclerk.rutherfordcountytn.gov.

Where do I file court documents in Rutherford County?

Filings go to the Rutherford County Circuit Court Clerk. You can reach the clerk at (615) 898-7820.

Rutherford County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Official sources

Civil filing fee

Varies, see details

New civil suit · Circuit Court

Check with the court

E-filing

Available

Through Tybera

Deadline: varies by court

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Case records

Search online

Free public case search

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Filing fees

Filing type	Fee	Details from the court
Civil lawsuit	Varies, see details	New civil suit cost deposit set by T.C.A. Sec. 8-21-401 (clerk's fee) plus state and county litigation taxes; no single flat statutory amount (typical TN circuit-court civil filing ~$300-$335, cf. Davidson Co. $334.50 eff. 2026-01-01). Rutherford's own schedule is posted only as a scanned PDF, so the exact county total is not machine-verifiable.
Small claims	Varies, see details	Heard in General Sessions Court (civil division, (615) 217-0069)

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $300, the civil filing fee in Rutherford County is lower than most nearby counties (median $335 across 3 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Rutherford County Circuit Court Clerk

Melissa Harrell

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file a civil case in Rutherford County?
The civil filing fee in Rutherford County, Tennessee is New civil suit cost deposit set by T.C.A. Sec. 8-21-401 (clerk's fee) plus state and county litigation taxes; no single flat statutory amount (typical TN circuit-court civil filing ~$300-$335, cf. Davidson Co. $334.50 eff. 2026-01-01). Rutherford's own schedule is posted only as a scanned PDF, so the exact county total is not machine-verifiable.
What is the small claims filing fee in Rutherford County?
Heard in General Sessions Court (civil division, (615) 217-0069)
Can I e-file court documents in Rutherford County?
Yes. E-filing is available through Tybera.
Is there a free online case search for Rutherford County?
Yes. You can look up cases online at circuitcourtclerk.rutherfordcountytn.gov.
Where do I file court documents in Rutherford County?
Filings go to the Rutherford County Circuit Court Clerk. You can reach the clerk at (615) 898-7820.