What it costs to file in Florida
The court charges this when you hand in the claim. It is separate from the amount you are claiming.
| Claim up to | Fee | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| $99.99 | $50 | Fla. Stat. §34.041(1)(a) |
| $500 | $75 | Fla. Stat. §34.041(1)(a) |
| $2,500 | $170 | Fla. Stat. §34.041(1)(a) |
| $8,000 | $295 | Fla. Stat. §34.041(1)(a) |
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Common questions
- What does it cost to file a small claims claim in Florida?
- $50 for a claim up to $99.99. $75 for a claim up to $500. $170 for a claim up to $2,500. $295 for a claim up to $8,000. That comes from Fla. Stat. §34.041(1)(a).
- How much can you claim in small claims court in Florida?
- An individual can claim up to $8,000. A business can claim up to $8,000. A public agency can claim up to $8,000. That comes from Fla. Sm. Cl. R. 7.010(b).
- Which court handles small claims in Florida?
- County Court, Small Claims. The county court in the county where the other side lives or where the dispute happened.
- How long do you have to bring a small claims claim in Florida?
- The shortest window is 2 years, counted from the day the damage happened, under Fla. Stat. §95.11. Other kinds of claim run longer; the time-limit page lists each one.
Verify with your court
Numbers change, and a court can post its own variation. Open Florida's small claims page and confirm anything you are about to rely on.
Open the court's small claims pageVerified on 2026-09-05, sources:
Verified on 2026-09-05, sources: Rules effective from 2026-07-01.
- Fla. Stat. §34.041(1)(a) · effective 2024-07-01 · The filing fee is $50 for claims under $100, $75 up to $500, $170 up to $2,500, and $295 above that.
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