Civil Division


Civil Court


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.


County Civil Filing Fees

County Civil Filing Fees
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)



Circuit Civil Filing Fees


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)

Deposits into registry of court - 3% of the first $500 and 1.5% of balance.



Quiet Title for Forged or Wild Deed

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.

 
Forms:

Quiet Title Orange Forged Deed Complaint Instructions

Quiet Title Orange Forged Deed Complaint

Quiet Title Orange Wild Deed Complaint Instructions

Quiet Title Orange Wild Deed Complaint



Home Solicitation Sale Permit


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?

  • The Clerk's fee is $76.00
  • Additional fees for a background check via LiveScan must be paid to a LiveScan provider; the base fee is $24.00 plus service charge (service charge may vary)

What do I need to apply?
  • Home Solicitation Sale Permit Application 
  • Valid photo identification
  • Confirmation of LiveScan fingerprinting – to be done prior to submitting application to Clerk
  • Payment to Clerk in the amount of $76.00

Fingerprinting
All fingerprinting must be scheduled through the Orange County Sheriff's Office:

2500 West Colonial Dr.
Orlando, Florida, 32804
(407) 254-7000, ext. 70418

**Provide ORI number FL748425Z**  

Click here and refer to the Public Fingerprinting section at the bottom of the page for additional information
 

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 and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office 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. 



Forms of Payment


  • Cash (in person only)
  • Personal check, cashier's check or money order (payable to the Orange County Clerk of Courts)
  • MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express (a $3.50 surcharge will apply)

We do not accept credit cards or personal checks for registry payments, including Civil Bonds, Satisfaction of Judgments, Rent Payments, Eminent Domain or Foreclosure.