Fee for a civil appeal
Court fee calculator for a civil appeal
Before appealing in Lviv or the region, confirm which part of the property judgment you are challenging. Enter the lawful rate for the original claim for that amount: the calculator shows 150%, the cap, and the amount for the selected filing method.
Court fee calculation for an appeal
For one ordinary property claim by an individual, with no exemption or special dispute category.
Filing an appeal in 2026 against a decision in an individual’s civil property case. First determine for yourself the rate applicable to the original claim for the disputed amount, taking into account the year the original claim was filed.
Enter the rate that was payable, excluding the electronic filing coefficient, benefits, surcharges or refunds. This is not necessarily the amount on the actual receipt.
The 0.8 coefficient concerns a procedural document filed electronically.
Preliminary calculation
2026The result depends on the correct base rate for the disputed portion. Check exemptions, special case categories, and other claims separately before payment.
- Base rate
- 5 000,00 UAH
- 150% of the rate
- 7 500,00 UAH
- 2026 limit
- 26 624,00 UAH
- Filing coefficient
- 0,8
After applying the cap: 7 500,00 UAH. The upper limit did not change the amount.
5 000,00 UAH × 150% = 7 500,00 UAH; 7 500,00 UAH × 0,8 = 6 000,00 UAH
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Where the amount comes from
For an appeal against a decision in an ordinary civil property case, the fee is 150% of the fee payable for the original claim, limited to the disputed amount. The reference is the statutory fee, not the amount actually paid after an exemption or error.
For an individual or sole proprietor in 2026, the upper limit for a property claim is UAH 26,624. For electronic filing, a 0.8 coefficient applies to the relevant rate.
If the original claim was filed in a different year, its rate is determined under that year’s rules. UAH 3,328 is the subsistence minimum as of January 1, 2026, used for the cap on the appeal fee; it is not a universal basis for every older claim.
Calculation methodology
We accept the verified statutory rate of the original property claim for the disputed amount, not the amount actually paid.
Multiply this rate by 1.5 and round to the nearest kopeck.
We compare the result with the UAH 26,624 limit for an individual’s appeal in 2026.
For an electronic complaint, multiply the lower of the two values by 0.8 and round again to the nearest kopeck.
We show all intermediate values and remind you to check exemptions and payment details.
Example
Example of a case in Lviv Oblast
After a decision by a district court in Lviv region, an individual is appealing part of a monetary claim. The lawful rate for the original claim for the disputed portion is UAH 8,000; the appeal is filed on paper in 2026.
- Base rate: UAH 8,000
- Filing method: paper
- 2026 limit: UAH 26,624
8,000 × 150% = UAH 12,000; the cap does not change the amount; approximately UAH 12,000 is payable for a paper complaint.
The example assumes the disputed amount was correctly identified, no exemption applies, and the complaint is filed on paper.
What to check before paying
- The first-instance court decision and a draft appeal with the scope of appeal clearly defined.
- The original claim, the amount claimed, and its filing date to check the historical rate.
- Calculation of the fee on the disputed amount itself, not just the old receipt.
- Documents concerning a possible exemption or grounds for a motion to reduce or defer the fee.
- Official payment details of the relevant appellate court and payment confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
Can the amount on the receipt for the original claim be entered?
Only if it exactly matches the rate payable on the disputed amount. An exemption, electronic filing coefficient, overpayment, or partial appeal may make the receipt unsuitable as the basis.
Why is the maximum UAH 26,624?
For a 2026 appeal against a decision on a property claim by an individual or sole proprietor, the law caps the fee at eight subsistence minimums for able-bodied persons: 8 × UAH 3,328.
How does electronic filing affect the amount?
After determining the rate subject to the cap, the calculator applies the 0.8 coefficient. No reduction applies to paper filing.
What to do if the claim was filed before 2026?
Determine the rate for the original claim based on the legal regime in effect when it was filed, then enter it in the calculator for an appeal filed in 2026.
How to calculate an appeal against only part of a decision?
The base must relate to the disputed amount. If a decision contains several claims or their parts are difficult to separate, an individual review is needed; simply using a proportion of the paid receipt may produce an incorrect result.
Where can I find the payment details?
On the official Judiciary portal, open the page for the relevant court of appeal and the “Court Fee” section. Check the payment details, purpose, and recipient immediately before paying.
Resources for your situation
Calculations and checks
Guidance and instructions
Official sources
- Law of Ukraine “On Court Fees”Articles 4–6: appeal rate, 0.8 coefficient, exemptions, and payment procedure.
- Law No. 4508-IXChanges to the upper limits on fees for appeal complaints.
- Fee rates from January 1, 2026 — Cherkasy Court of AppealThe official table confirms 150%, the UAH 26,624 cap and the 0.8 coefficient.
- Lviv Court of Appeal — court feeOfficial page to check current payment details before paying.
- Case law on the year used for the original claim fee rateExplains why the year of the initial application may affect the base rate.
- Prepared
- The methodology was prepared by the website editorial team based on official sources.
- Important
- The tool provides a preliminary result and does not replace analysis of the decision, scope of appeal, and payment documents.
Current as of . The calculation is preliminary and depends on the documents and circumstances.
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Need to check the payment before an appeal?
For a case from Lviv or Lviv Region, a lawyer can isolate the disputed amount, check the historical court-fee rate, and verify payment to the proper court of appeal.
- the calculator result can serve as a reference for a conversation
- documents, deadlines, or contract terms may change the conclusion
- briefly describe the circumstances in the form if needed