Florida Legal Costs & Filing Information
Verified filing fees, courts and requirements for common legal processes in Florida. Every figure links to the official source it came from, with the date it was last checked.
Divorce in Florida
- Filing fee:
- $408
- Waiting period:
- 20 days from filing
- Residency requirement:
- 6 months in Florida
- Where to file:
- Circuit Court
Verified 2026-08-24
Small Claims in Florida
- Claim limit:
- $8,000
- Filing fee:
- $50–$295
- Attorneys:
- Allowed (not required)
- Court:
- County Court
Verified 2026-08-24
Probate in Florida
- Formal administration filing fee:
- ≈$400
- Summary administration:
- ≈$340 filing fee
- Small-estate threshold:
- $75,000
- Where filed:
- Circuit Court (probate division)
Verified 2026-08-24
Name Change in Florida
- Filing fee:
- ≈$401
- Publication:
- Not required
- Fingerprints:
- Required (electronic, FDLE/FBI)
- Court:
- Circuit Court
Verified 2026-08-24
Bankruptcy in Florida
- Chapter 7 filing fee:
- $338
- Chapter 13 filing fee:
- $313
- Federal districts in Florida:
- 3
- Fee waiver (Ch. 7 only):
- Income < 150% of poverty line
Verified 2026-08-24
Florida official resources
- Florida State Courts — the state court system
- Florida Courts Help — official self-help resources and forms
LawLintel provides general legal information, not legal advice. Laws, rules, procedures and fees change and can depend on your specific facts and county. Verify important information with the applicable court or a qualified attorney before acting.