Alabama Eviction filing fees

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Alabama?

Eviction cases are filed in district court and pay the civil filing fee set by the amount claimed: $35 on the small claims docket for $1,500 or less, $109 for over $1,500 up to $3,000, and $198 for over $3,000 up to $20,000, plus $50 per additional plaintiff (Ala. Code § 12-19-71(a)(1)-(3), (11)). Local acts may add fees.

Verified Source: Ala. Code § 12-19-71(a) · last checked 2026-10-23