What Changed?
On 11 June 2026 the Seimas adopted amendments to the Code of Civil Procedure (Law No. XV-1028); most took effect on 27 June 2026, and the new procedure for paying and refunding court fees in civil and administrative cases applies from 30 June. (Source: State Tax Inspectorate)
When Can a Court Fee Now Be Refunded?
- When the fee was paid by mistake (e.g. wrong amount or wrong account);
- When, after paying, no case was ever filed;
- In other cases provided by law — under a clearer, uniform procedure.
Notably, refund matters are decided in written proceedings — no hearing attendance required.
What Else Changes in the CPC?
The same package also updates numerous enforcement-procedure (bailiff) provisions — we will cover the most important ones separately.
Our Advice
If you paid a court fee in the past year but never filed the claim — check whether you are entitled to a refund. We can assess your situation and prepare the application.
