Article 80. Fees · Last amended 1978 · Last verified July 21, 2026
In one sentenceCPLR 8010 sets the fees a county treasurer or the New York City commissioner of finance collects for paying out, investing, transferring, or receiving money and securities connected to court proceedings.
Full Text of CPLR 8010
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The treasurer of a county or the commissioner of finance of the city of New York is entitled for the services specified to the following fees:
1. two per cent upon a sum of money paid out of court by him; 2. one-half of one per cent upon a sum of money invested by him; 3. two per cent of the par value of investments transferred or assigned out of court by him, when the investments have been made by him; 4. two per cent of the par value of securities deposited into court and received by him, to be paid at the time of the deposit by the parties making it; and 5. one dollar for each certificate issued by him certifying as to the amount of deposit to the credit of court funds.
Plain-English Summary
Money and securities tied up in litigation often pass through the hands of a county treasurer or, in New York City, the commissioner of finance. CPLR 8010 compensates that office for handling those funds. Paying money out of court generates a two percent fee, while investing money held for the court costs one-half of one percent, a lower rate reflecting the different kind of work involved.
The remaining fees track the movement of securities rather than cash. Transferring or assigning out of court the par value of investments the officer made costs two percent, and receiving securities deposited into court also costs two percent of their par value, payable at the time of deposit by the parties making it. Finally, each certificate the officer issues confirming the amount on deposit to the credit of court funds costs one dollar. Together, the schedule prices each stage of the treasurer's or commissioner's handling of court-related money, from deposit through investment to eventual payout or transfer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does CPLR 8010 do?
It sets the fees a county treasurer or the New York City commissioner of finance charges for paying out, investing, transferring, and receiving money or securities connected to court proceedings.
How much does it cost to have money paid out of court under CPLR 8010?
Two percent of the sum of money paid out of court by the treasurer or commissioner of finance.
What is the fee for investing money held for the court?
One-half of one percent of the sum of money invested, a lower rate than the fee for paying money out or transferring securities.
Who pays the fee when securities are deposited into court?
The parties making the deposit pay two percent of the par value of the securities at the time of the deposit.
How much does a certificate of deposit status cost under CPLR 8010?
One dollar for each certificate the treasurer or commissioner of finance issues certifying the amount on deposit to the credit of court funds.
Does CPLR 8010 apply outside New York City?
The section covers the treasurer of a county generally, with the New York City commissioner of finance named as the equivalent officer for that city.
Advisory Committee Notes
This section is derived from CPA § 1561 with no change in substance.
Amendment History
Add, L 1962, ch 308, § 1; amd, L 1964, ch 576, § 94, eff April 16, 1964; L 1969, ch 407, § 117; L 1970, ch 547, § 1, eff July 1, 1970; L 1978, ch 655, § 32, eff July 25, 1978.
Source & verification. Provision text, History, and Advisory
Committee Notes are reproduced verbatim from the Consolidated Laws of New York.
Last verified July 21, 2026.
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