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Definition: A filing fee is a charge that a government agency requires to process documents and requests. This fee helps pay for the cost of reviewing and storing the documents and discourages unnecessary paperwork. Many different agencies, such as civil courts and immigration agencies, require a filing fee, and it is also required by the SEC.
Filing fee
Filing fee is a charge by a government agency for processing documents and requests. The fee helps cover the cost of reviewing the documents, storing them, and discourages unnecessary paper filings. Many agencies require a filing fee, including civil courts, immigration agencies, and the SEC.
These examples illustrate how different government agencies require a filing fee for various types of requests and documents. The fees help cover the cost of processing and storing the documents, and discourage unnecessary filings. Without filing fees, the government agencies would need to find other ways to cover these costs, which could result in higher taxes or reduced services.