Orlando Small Claims Court: Where and How to File

Which court

Claims of $8,000 or less are small claims in County Civil Court. You can file at the main courthouse, at the Apopka, Ocoee or Winter Park branches, by mail, or online.

Where and how to file

Limit	$8,000
Court	Orange County Court, Small Claims (Orange County Clerk of Courts)
Address	425 N. Orange Ave., Suite 350, Orlando, FL 32801
Phone	407-836-2000
Hours	7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
File online	Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/
Fees	$55 under $100, $80 for $100 to $500, $175 for $500.01 to $2,500, and $300 for $2,500.01 to $8,000. Each summons is $10. Paying by card adds $3.50.
Timing	Your first court date is a mediation and pretrial conference, shown on the Summons/Notice to Appear. The clerk doesn't say how far out it will be. If the case doesn't settle, a trial date is set.
Serving papers	It's your job to get each defendant served, by the Sheriff or a private process server.

Orange County Court, Small Claims (Orange County Clerk of Courts) small claims page

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If you don't appear on your court date, the judge may dismiss your claim.
If your claim is based on a written document, attach a copy to the Statement of Claim.
Branches are at 1111 N. Rock Springs Rd., Apopka; 475 Story Rd., Ocoee; and 4037 Metric Drive, Winter Park. They're open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 407-836-2007.
A defendant can ask for a jury trial within five days of being served, or at the pretrial conference.
If you settle, tell the Clerk's Office in writing. The Self Help Center can help with forms and offers low-cost attorney consultations.

Hours, fees and locations change. Call the court or check its site before you go.

Orlando Small Claims Court

Where and how to file

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