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Small Claims Court is sometimes referred to as the Peoples Court, where the parties to the suit often represent themselves. This Court provides for the adjudication of small debt matters. Filing Fees are as follows - These fees are payable in cash, cashiers check, business check, money order or attorney's check.
- Claims less than $100.00 the fee is $55.00
- Claims between $100.00 but less than $2500.00 the fee is $95.00
- Claims between $2500.00 but less than $5000.00 the fee is $130.50
- In addition to the above fees, there is a $20.00 per defendant service fee payable to the Sheriff. This fee must also be paid by check or money order.
Forms are available at any of our four locations. The Court Locations are as follows:
- Central Courthouse 201 S.E. 6th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL - Room 120
- North Satellite 1600 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 - Room 151
- South Satellite 3550 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, FL 33021 - Room 100
- West Satellite 100 N. Pine Island Rd., Plantation, FL 33324 - Room 160
When you file, you must bring with you at least two copies of any documents on which your claim is based. Examples include, cancelled checks, invoices, contracts, or estimates. If you are suing more than one person, bring one extra set of copies for each person being sued. You must supply the correct name and address of the parties you wish to sue. If a company, you must find out if this company is individually owned, a partnership or a corporation. For corporate information you may check with the Secretary of State at (850) 488-9000. For company information you may check with the occupational license division in the city or county where the business is located. It is important to sue the proper party or entity as a judgment against a fictitious name could be un-collectible.
If you need further assistance call (954) 831-5622.
Here is the link to the Clerk of the Courts: Click here.
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