Small Claims
A Small Claims case is filed in County Court to settle disputes among parties where the dollar amount is $8,000.00 or less, excluding costs, interest, and attorneys' fees. In most small claims cases, the parties in the case represent themselves and it is not necessary to have a lawyer.
The Clerk's Office will provide you with the necessary forms to initiate your small claims case. Please be advised, however, that the employees of the Clerk's Office cannot provide you with any legal advice on any matter and cannot guarantee the collection of any amount found due and owing to you.
For more information about small claims read our Small Claims Information Sheet
For information regarding specific reopening fees of any circuit court case, including small claims and county court, pursuant to F.S. 34.041(s)
Pro se Filing Help
Turbo Court is another resource made available for interested individuals to represent themselves. Turbo Court is an online guide to help you through the preparation of legal forms approved by the Florida Supreme Court. The clerk staff cannot provide legal interpretations or advice. Local county administrative rules or procedures may apply. Upon completion of the forms and prior to filing, please contact our office for further instructions.
| 1) Small Claims Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | Amount | |
| 1 | For claims less than $100 | $55.00 |
| 2 | For claims of $100 - $500 | $80.00 |
| 3 | For claims of $501 - $2,500 | $175.00 |
| 4 | For claims of $2,501 - $8,000 | $300.00 |
| 5 | Claims not more than $1,000 filed with a replevin | $130.00 |
| 6 | Issuance of summons (each) | $10.00 |
| 7 | Certified mail, per defendant | $6.90 |
| 8 | Registered mail, per defendant | $15.95 |
| 9 | Additional charge for attachment, replevin and distress actions at time of filing | $85.00 |
| 10 | To file counter petition, cross‐claim, counterclaim, or third party complaint for claims of $2501‐$15,000 | $295.00 |
| 11 | Garnishment actions, per garnishee (Effective July 1, 2014) | $85.00 |
| 12 | Mediation fee, per session, per party (Mediation fees not applicable in Small Claims, pursuant to 44.108 or Evictions) | $60.00 |
| 13 | Reopening fee for claims $500 or less | $25.00 |
| 14 | Reopening fee for claims $501 or more | $50.00 |
In this section: Small Claims
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- Small Claims Fequently Asked Questions
- Small Claims PSA Transcript
- Post Judgment Collection
Related Links
Attn: Small Claims
P.O. 25400
Bradenton, FL 34206
1115 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34205