Subpoena Pricing
At California Subpoena Company Inc, we pride ourselves on offering affordable and transparent pricing for our subpoena services.
The typical cost for records subpoenas ranges from $250 to $350, which generally covers up to 3 years of records from a single location. This price includes subpoena preparation, noticing the consumer and opposing party/ies, process service, and all associated administrative tasks.
While costs may vary slightly depending on the specifics of your request, such as the volume of records or the timeframe requested, this price range provides a fair estimate of the costs. A key factor influencing cost variation is the number of pages requested—for example, whether it is 500 pages or 5,000 pages that are received. However, this is often manageable through specification of particular records or timeframe of records.
With our up-front pricing and focus on transparency, you can have a clear understanding of what to expect.
CA Records Subpoenas / Routine Fees & Costs
| Standard Fees – Subpoenaing Party | ||
|---|---|---|
| Open New File, Completion of Subpoena and Notice to Consumer or Waiver, and Service of Notice or Waiver to Opposing by Mail. Upload & Share Docs, and Calendar Trigger Dates. | $75.00/Flat | All Subpoenas |
| Optional Draft & Hold -- Prepare Draft Subpoena and Notice to Consumer for Attorney Review / Approval / Editing / Collaboration Before Finalizing and Noticing Subpoena | $20.00/Flat | Optional / Add On |
| Process Service | Varies by Location | All Subpoenas |
| Receive and retrieve records from deponent. Organize documents and combine individual files into singular pdf. Create coversheet and photocopier's affidavit. Combine segmented files, bates stamp and certify records, and upload to secure client document portal. | $75/hr (Typically .60 Hours But Can Vary) | All Subpoenas |
| First Set – PDF Via Secure/Encrypted Document Portal | $.15/Per Page | All Subpoenas |
| First Set – Paper Copy –Requested simultaneously with the First electronic/PDF Set | $.10/Per Page | Optional - In Addition to PDF Set |
| First Set – Paper Copy – Where no Electronic PDF set is requested in the first instance | $.25/Per Page | Optional Where PDF is not desired |
| Standard Fees – Non-Subpoenaing Party | ||
|---|---|---|
| Per Location Charge | $75.00/Flat | All Subpoenas |
| First Duplicate Set – PDF Via Secure/Encrypted Document Portal | $.15/Per Page | All Subpoenas |
| First Duplicate Set – Paper Copy –Requested simultaneously with the First electronic/PDF Set | $.10/Per Page | Optional – In Addition to PDF Set |
| First Duplicate Set – Paper Copy –Where no Electronic PDF set is requested in the first instance | $.25/per Page | Optional Where PDF is not desired |
Records Subpoenas from Out-of-State, Domesticated into California
| Standard Fees – Subpoenaing Party | ||
|---|---|---|
| Open New File, Completion of CA Subpoena and Application to Domesticate & Issue, and Service of Notice or Waiver to Opposing by Mail | $115/Flat | All Subpoenas |
| Optional Draft & Hold -- Prepare Draft CA Subpoena and Application to Domesticate & Issue for Attorney Review / Approval / Editing / Collaboration Before Finalizing and Noticing | $35 | Optional / Add On |
| Court Domestication Fee | $45/Flat | All Subpoenas |
| Process Service | Varies by Location | All Subpoenas |
| Receive and retrieve records from deponent. Organize documents and combine individual files into singular pdf. Create coversheet and photocopier's affidavit. Combine segmented files, bates stamp and certify records, and upload to secure client document portal. | $75/hr (Typically .60 hours But Can Vary) | All Subpoenas |
| First Set – PDF Via Secure/Encrypted Document Portal | $.15/Per Page | All Subpoenas |
| First Set – Paper Copy –Requested simultaneously with the First electronic/PDF Set | $.10/Per Page | Optional -- In Addition to PDF Set |
| First Set – Paper Copy – Where no Electronic PDF set is requested in the first instance | $.25/Per Page | Optional Where PDF is not desired |
| Standard Fees – Non-Subpoenaing Party | ||
|---|---|---|
| Per Location Charge | $115.00/Flat | All Subpoenas |
| First Duplicate Set – PDF Via Secure/Encrypted Document Portal | $.15/Per Page | All Subpoenas |
| First Duplicate Set – Paper Copy –Requested simultaneously with the First electronic/PDF Set | $.10/Per Page | Optional – In Addition to PDF Set |
| First Duplicate Set – Paper Copy –Where no Electronic PDF set is requested in the first instance | $.25/per Page | Optional Where PDF is not desired |
General Costs That May Accompany Any Records Subpoena
| Delivery & Shipping Charges That Can Be Expected – All Parties | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fee on Advanced Costs / Deponent Invoices / Witness Appearance Fees / Filing Fees / Similar Out of Pocket Expenses | 10% of Amounts Advanced/Paid | All Subpoenas |
| Mailing/Shipping/FedEx/UPS of Paper Sets of Records or Voluminous Notices— We try to use the most economically efficient mailing method possible. Most often, we ship using USPS Priority or Express Mail, and we use Flat Rate Envelopes and Boxes, to mitigate unnecessary shipping costs. | Actual Cost | All Subpoenas |
| Optional & Additional Services – All Parties | ||
|---|---|---|
| Additional Paper Sets – Requested at anytime | $.25/Per Page | Optional -- All Subpoenas |
| PDF on CD-ROM (In this digital era, this has, practically, become obsolete, but we will still do it for those who want it). | $10.00/Flat | Optional -- All Subpoenas |
| PDF on USB Flash Drive (In this digital era, this has, practically, become obsolete, but we will still do it for those who want it). | $10.00 – $25.00/Flash Drive, Depending on Size/Cost of Flash Drive Required | Optional -- All Subpoenas |
| Specialized Charges – All Parties | ||
|---|---|---|
| Audio Files Via Portal -- we can, simply, upload them to our case management system, and you can download them instantly. | $5.00/File | All Subpoenas |
| Video Files Via Portal -- we can, simply, upload them to our case management system, and you can download them instantly. If the files are abnormally large, we will have to put them on a flash drive and send it to you. | $10.00/File | All Subpoenas |
CA Deposition Subpoenas With Records (Testimony & Records, at Deposition)
| Standard Fees – Subpoenaing Party | ||
|---|---|---|
| Open New File, Completion of Deposition Subpoena and Notice to Consumer or Waiver, and Service of Notice or Waiver to Opposing by Mail. Upload & Share Docs, and Calendar Trigger Dates. | $75/Flat | All Subpoenas |
| Preparation of Deposition Notice, Incorporation of Subpoena into Notice, and Service to Opposing by Mail. | $90/Flat | All Subpoenas |
| Optional Draft & Hold -- Prepare Draft Subpoena and Notice to Consumer for Attorney Review / Approval / Editing / Collaboration Before Finalizing and Noticing | $20/Flat | Optional / Add On |
| Process Service | Varies by Location | All Subpoenas |
CA Deposition Subpoenas Without Records (Testimony-Only, at Deposition)
| Standard Fees – Subpoenaing Party | ||
|---|---|---|
| Open New File, Completion of Deposition Subpoena. Upload & Share Docs, and Calendar Trigger Dates. | $55/Flat | All Subpoenas |
| Preparation of Deposition Notice, Incorporation of Subpoena into Notice, and Service to Opposing by Mail. | $90/Flat | All Subpoenas |
| Optional Draft & Hold -- Prepare Draft Subpoena / Notice to of Deposition for Attorney Review / Approval / Editing / Collaboration Before Finalizing and Noticing | $20/Flat | Optional / Add On |
| Process Service | Varies by Location | All Subpoenas |
CA Trial / Witness Subpoenas Without Records (Appearance Only, at Trial or Hearing)
| Standard Fees – Subpoenaing Party | ||
|---|---|---|
| Open New File, Completion of Subpoena. Upload & Share Docs, Calendar Trigger Dates, and Immediately Dispatch for Personal Service. | $45/Flat | All Subpoenas |
| Optional Draft & Hold -- Prepare Draft Subpoena for Attorney Review / Approval / Editing / Collaboration Before Finalizing and Noticing | $15/Flat | Optional / Add On |
| Process Service | Varies by Location | All Subpoenas |
| Notice to Opposing -- Typically, we do not provide notice for appearance-only subpoenas to the opposing party unless specifically instructed to do so. This is because these types of subpoenas usually do not necessitate notice on the subpoena itself, but rather require notification through a witness list filed with trial briefs or pleadings. However, if requested, we are willing to serve a copy to the opposing party via email, mail, or any other method required by your county or department. | $15/Flat by Mail or Email If Desired | Optional |
CA Trial / Witness Subpoenas With Records
(Duces Tecum to Appear & Produce at Trial or Hearing)
| Standard Fees – Subpoenaing Party | ||
|---|---|---|
| Open New File, Completion of Deposition Subpoena and Notice to Consumer or Waiver, Preparation of Deposition Notice and Service of Notice of Deposition to Opposing by Mail. Upload & Share Docs, and Calendar Trigger Dates. | $75/Flat | All Subpoenas |
| Optional Draft & Hold -- Prepare Draft Subpoena and Notice to Consumer for Attorney Review / Approval / Editing / Collaboration Before Finalizing and Noticing | $20/Flat | Optional / Add On |
| Process Service | Varies by Location | All Subpoenas |
CA Records Subpoenas, Domesticated into Another UIDDA State
| Standard Fees – Subpoenaing Party | This Service is Temporarily Unavailable | Will Resume Soon |
|---|---|---|
| Open New File, Prepare CA Subpoena, Prepare Foreign Subpoena and, Where Applicable, Application/Petition to Domesticate. Domesticate Subpoena in Foreign State, Combine Foreign Subpoena Packet, and Serve Same to Opposing by Mail. Upload & Share Docs, and Calendar Trigger Dates. | $300 | All Subpoenas |
| Optional Draft & Hold -- Prepare Draft CA Subpoena, Draft Foreign Subpoena, and Draft Application to Domesticate for Attorney Review / Approval / Editing / Collaboration Before Finalizing and Noticing. | $45 | Optional / Add On |
| Foreign Domestication Fee | Actual | All Subpoenas |
| Out of State Process Service – Approximated – Varies by Location --We Have Servers and Affiliates in Numerous States in the US, but, Occasionally, Areas Just End Up Being Rural or Remote. We try our Best to Keep the Service Reasonable and Get the Best Rate for the Area, using our Network Whenever Possible. | $125 - $250 | All Subpoenas |
| Receive and retrieve records from deponent. Organize documents and combine individual files into singular pdf. Create coversheet and photocopier's affidavit. Combine segmented files, bates stamp and certify records, and upload to secure client document portal. | $75/hr (Typically .60 hours But Can Vary) | All Subpoenas |
| First Set – PDF Via Secure/Encrypted Document Portal | $.15/Per Page | All Subpoenas |
| First Set – Paper Copy –Requested simultaneously with the First electronic/PDF Set | $.10/Per Page | Optional – In Addition to PDF Set |
| First Set – Paper Copy – Where no Electronic PDF set is requested in the first instance | $.25/Per Page | Optional Where PDF is not desired |
| Standard Fees – Non-Subpoenaing Party | ||
|---|---|---|
| Per Location Charge | $300/Flat | All Subpoenas |
| First Duplicate Set – PDF Via Secure/Encrypted Document Portal | $.15/Per Page | All Subpoenas |
| First Duplicate Set – Paper Copy –Requested simultaneously with the First electronic/PDF Set | $.10/Per Page | Optional – In Addition to PDF Set |
| First Duplicate Set – Paper Copy –Where no Electronic PDF set is requested in the first instance | $.25/per Page | Optional Where PDF is not desired |
