Pro se filers, also known as self-represented litigants, can register through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal to file documents electronically.
Packets of forms are available for purchase here for Small Claims, Evictions, and Unlawful Detainer. The packets include instructions for filling out the forms and indicate which forms are required by the judiciary to be filed for a particular type of case.
Click here to view the available packets .
County Civil Court handles claims up to and including $50,000. A County Civil case is any civil matter that falls within the jurisdiction of County Court.
Circuit Civil cases are non-criminal cases in which individuals or businesses sue for damages which exceed $50,000.
If you are a Pro Se litigant and electronically filing a letter, correspondence or motion, you must mail a copy to the Judge assigned to your case.
| Small Claims | |
| $55.00 | Claims less than $100.00 |
| $80.00 | Claims $100.00 to $500.00 |
| $175.00 | Claims $500.01 to $2,500.00 |
| $300.00 | Claims $2,500.01 to $8,000.00 |
| $130.00 | Replevin actions with claims up to $1,000.00 |
| Civil Claims | |
| $300.00 | Claims $8,000.01 to $15,000.00 |
| $400.00 | Claims $15,000.01 to $50,000.00 |
| Tenant Evictions | |
| $185.00 | County Civil |
| $50.00 | Re-opening fee for Count II |
| $10.00 | Eviction packet |
| $0.15 | Supreme Court forms |
| $1.00 | Certificate of Mailing |
| Additional Fees | |
| $10.00 | Issuance of Summons on new and existing cases |
| $295.00 | Counter Claims/Cross Claims/3rd Party Complaints in excess of $2,500.00 |
| $85.00 | Replevin, Attachment and Distress |
| $10.00 | In addition to Civil Claims fees, per Timeshare Estate named. |
| $2.50 | Each additional defendant over five |
| Appeals | |
| $284.00 | Filing Notice of Appeal (payable to the Clerk of Courts) |
| $18.00 | An additional filing fee paid by the party for each severance granted |
| Garnishment | |
| $85.00 | Pursuant to F.S. 77.28 |
| Miscellaneous | |
| $0.15 | Copies provided by the Clerk's Office |
| $1.00 | Copies of court records, per page (not larger than 14"x18.5") |
| $2.00 | Certification |
| $7.00 | Exemplified Certificate (one-page judgment) |
| $2.00 | Sign and seal a subpoena |
| $1.00 | Forms provided by the Clerk |
| $3.50 | Administer an oath (must present ID) |
| $0.50 | Pulling files in excess of 10 per day (per file) |
| $170.00 | Eminent domain registry deposit fee |
| $70.00 | Judicial sale (foreclosure) |
| $42.00 | Fee to enforce foreign judgment |
| $42.00 | Sealing or expungement of record |
| $100.00 | Pro Hac Vice (out-of-state attorney - F.S. 25.241) |
| $60.00 | Court-ordered mediation process (per person, per session) |
| $50.00 | Re-open fee - County Court |
| $50.00 | Re-open fee - Small Claims $500.00 to $8,000.00 |
| $25.00 | Re-open fee - Small Claims under $500.00 |
| $8.50 | Bond approval (Clerk to approve bond) |
| Civil Claims | |
| $400.00 | Claims $50,000.01 and above |
| $905.00 | Mortgage foreclosure valued $50,000 to $250,000 |
| $1905.00 | Mortgage foreclosure valued over $250,000 |
| $42.00 | Malpractice 90-day extension |
| Tenant Evictions | |
| $400.00 | Circuit Civil |
| $50.00 | Re-opening fee for Count II |
| $10.00 | Eviction packet |
| $0.15 | Supreme Court forms |
| $1.00 | Certificate of Mailing |
| Additional Fees | |
| $10.00 | Issuance of Summons on new and existing cases |
| $395.00 | Counter Claims/Cross Claims/3rd Party Complaints in excess of $50,000.00 |
| $900.00 | Mortgage foreclosure/real property valued $50,000 to $250,000 |
| $1900.00 | Mortgage foreclosure/real property valued over $250,000 |
| $85.00 | Replevin, Attachment and Distress |
| $10.00 | In addition to Civil Claims fees, per Timeshare Estate named. 1st count is free, each additional timeshare is $10.00 |
| $2.50 | Each additional defendant over five |
| Appeals | |
| $103.00 | Filing Notice of Appeal (payable to the Clerk of Courts) |
| $300.00 | Filing Notice of Appeal (payable to the 5th DCA) |
| Separate checks are required, both submitted to the Clerk of Courts | |
| Garnishment | |
| $85.00 | Pursuant to F.S. 77.28 |
| Miscellaneous | |
| $0.15 | Copies provided by the Clerk's Office |
| $1.00 | Copies of court records, per page (not larger than 14"x18.5") |
| $2.00 | Certification |
| $7.00 | Exemplified Certificate (one-page judgment) |
| $2.00 | Sign and seal a subpoena |
| $2.00 | Record search (per year) |
| $1.00 | Forms provided by the Clerk |
| $3.50 | Administer an oath (must present ID) |
| $0.50 | Pulling files in excess of 10 per day (per file) |
| $170.00 | Eminent domain registry deposit fee |
| $70.00 | Judicial sale (foreclosure) |
| $42.00 | Fee to enforce foreign judgment |
| $42.00 | Sealing or expungement of record |
| $100.00 | Pro Hac Vice (out-of-state attorney - F.S. 28.241(6)) |
| $60.00 | Court-ordered mediation process (per person, per session) |
| $50.00 | Re-open fee - County Court |
| $50.00 | Re-open fee - Small Claims $500.00 to $8,000.00 |
| $25.00 | Re-open fee - Small Claims under $500.00 |
| $8.50 | Bond approval (Clerk to approve bond) |
The following forms are provided pursuant to Section 65.091(3), Florida Statutes, which requires clerks of the circuit court to “provide a simplified form for the filing of a complaint to quiet title based on a fraudulent attempted conveyance allegation and instructions for completing such form”. Section 454.18, Florida Statutes, prohibits clerks of court and their deputies from practicing law except for themselves.
The below forms were created and provided by the Florida Bar. The Complaint to Quiet Title Forged Deed form and instructions are for instances where the plaintiff is claiming someone forged their signature on a deed in an attempt to convey title. The Complaint to Quiet Title Wild Deed form and instructions are for instances where a plaintiff is claiming a deed without their name on it was used to try to convey title. Any person with questions about quiet title actions should seek the advice of an attorney.
Quiet Title Orange Forged Deed Complaint Instructions
Quiet Title Orange Forged Deed Complaint
A Home Solicitation Sale Permit is required for individuals who intend to sell a product or service door-to-door.
How much does the permit cost?
What do I need to apply?
Fingerprinting
Fingerprinting must be done via LiveScan and can be done through any provider that offers the LiveScan fingerprinting service.
Please note that the Orange County Sheriff’s Office does not currently offer this service.
**Provide ORI number FL748425Z**
To Apply
Appear in person at the Orange County Clerk’s Office with confirmation of LiveScan fingerprinting and the completed Application.
Orange County Courthouse
Room 350
425 North Orange Ave.
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 836-2000
What Happens Next?
FDLE will be sent a copy of your application and will provide the Clerk’s Office with results of a criminal history background check, typically within 60 days or less. If your application is approved, the Clerk will mail your permit. If your permit is not approved, you will be notified by the Clerk’s Office in a letter.
The Home Solicitation Sale Permit is valid for one year from the date of issuance.
Who is exempt?
The law states that solicitors, salesperson or agents making calls or soliciting orders on behalf of religious, charitable, scientific, educational, or veterans' institution or organization holding a sales tax exemption certificate under S. 212.08(7) are exempt.
We do not accept credit cards or personal checks for registry payments, including Civil Bonds, Satisfaction of Judgments, Rent Payments, Eminent Domain or Foreclosure.
