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Board Minutes and Records |
Microfilm copy of any document (per page) |
$1.00 |
Certification of any document (per complete document) |
$2.00 |
Audio Tape – copy (per audio tape) |
$5.00 |
Video Tape – copy (per video tape) |
$10.00 |
CD/DVD (per disk) |
$10.00 |
Lobbyist Registration - Annual Registration (Oct thru Sept) |
$25.00 |
Filing Fee for VAB Petition (per petition) |
$15.00 |
Hard copy of any document (per page) |
$1.00 |
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COURT DEPARTMENTS |
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County Court (FS 34.041) Filing Fees |
Claims less than $100 |
$55.00 |
Claims more than $100 up to $500 |
$80.00 |
Claims more than $500 up to $2,500 |
$175.00 |
Claims more than $2,500 up to $15,000 |
$300.00 |
Claims more than $15,000 up to $30,000 |
$400.00 |
Additional defendant fees over five |
$2.50 |
Issuance of a Summons |
$10.00 |
Claims not more than $1,000 filed with a replevin (includes replevin fee and filing fee) |
$130.00 |
Removal of Tenant Action |
$185.00 |
Crossclaims, counterclaims or third party complaints over $2,500 up to $15,000 |
$295.00 |
Crossclaims, counterclaims or third party complaints over $15,000 up to $30,000 |
$395.00 |
Certified mail with return receipt for small claims cases within the State of Florida |
$7.00 |
Reopening any County Court action, suit, proceeding for Claims not more than $500 |
$25.00 |
Reopening any County Court action, suit, proceeding for Claims of more than $500 |
$50.00 |
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Circuit Civil Court (FS 28.241) Filing Fees |
Upon the institution of a civil action that exceeds $30,000 or proceedings in the circuit court, the plaintiff, when the action or proceeding is filed shall pay a fee of: |
General Civil Actions |
$400.00 |
Add’l fee for each Defendant over 5 |
$2.50 |
Issuance of a Summons |
$10.00 |
Crossclaims, counterclaims or third party complaints (other than Foreclosures) |
$395.00 |
Removal of Tenant Action |
$400.00 |
Family Court General cases (Change of Name, Adoption) |
$400.00 |
Other Family Court (Paternity, Child Custody, Child Support) |
$300.00 |
Other Family Court Counter Petition |
$295.00 |
Dissolution of Marriage |
$408.00 |
Counter Petitions for Dissolution Filed in Other Domestic Relations Cases |
$392.50 |
Garnishments (includes Garnishee’s Attorney Fee Deposit, Registry Fee and Clerk's Fee) |
$85.00 |
Additional for proceedings of attachment, replevin, and distress |
$85.00 |
Medical Mediation 90 day extension |
$42.00 |
Reopening any Circuit Civil action, suit, proceeding |
$50.00 |
Mortgage foreclosure and real property actions - claim value $50,000 or less |
$400.00 |
Mortgage foreclosure and real property actions - claim value $50,001 but less than $250,000 |
$905.00 |
Mortgage foreclosure and real property actions - claim value $250,001 or more |
$1,905.00 |
Foreclosure crossclaim, counterclaim, counter petition, third party complaint - claim value $50,000 or less |
$395.00 |
Foreclosure crossclaim, counterclaim, counter petition, third party complaint - claim value $50,001 to $250,000 |
$900.00 |
Foreclosure crossclaim, counterclaim, counter petition, third party complaint - claim value $250,001 or more |
$1,900.00 |
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Recording Lis Pendens |
First page |
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$5.00 |
Each Additional page |
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$4.00 |
Indexing each name over 4 |
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$1.00 |
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Appeals Court (FS 28.241 & FS 34.041) Civil and Criminal |
Notice of Appeal to the AP Banc |
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$281.00 |
Cost of certified copy of the order on appeal. $1.00 per page plus $2.00 to certify |
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$1.00/$2.00 |
Notice of Appeal to the 2nd DCA Payable to 2nd DCA |
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$300.00 |
Payable to the Clerk |
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$100.00 |
Claims not more than $15,000 |
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Notice of Cross Appeal Payable to the Appellate Court |
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$295.00 |
Notice of Joinder Payable to the Appellate Court |
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$295.00 |
Motion to intervene Payable to the Appellate Court |
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$295.00 |
Claims more than $15,000 |
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Notice of Cross Appeal Payable to the Appellate Court |
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$395.00 |
Notice of Joinder Payable to the Appellate Court |
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$395.00 |
Motion to intervene Payable to the Appellate Court |
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$395.00 |
Administrative Appeal filed at the Circuit Court Level |
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$400.00 |
Appeal Petition for Writ of Certiorari filed at the Circuit Court Level |
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$400.00 |
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Misc Appeal Fees |
For preparing, numbering, and indexing an original record of appellate proceedings, per instrument |
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$3.50 |
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For making copies by photographic process of any instrument in the public records consisting of pages of not more than 14 inches by 81/2 inches, per page |
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$1.00 |
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For examining, comparing, correcting, verifying, and certifying transcripts of record in appellate proceedings, prepared by attorney for appellant or someone else other than clerk, per page |
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$5.00 |
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Florida Enforcement Foreign Judgment Act (FS 55) |
The following is required to record: |
- Certified copy of Judgment
- An affidavit made by the Judgment Creditor or the attorney stating the name and last known address of Judgment Debtor and Judgment Creditor
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To send certified mail (fee per debtor) with return receipt |
$7.00 |
Foreign Judgment Service Charge |
$42.00 |
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Note: County and/or circuit court filing fees also apply |
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Probate (FS 28.2401) |
For the opening of any estate of one document or more, including, but not limited to, petitions and order to approve settlement of minor's claim; to open a safe-deposit box; to enter rooms or places; for the determination of heirs, if not Formal Administration; and for a foreign guardian to manage property of a nonresident; but not to include issuance of letters or order of Summary Administration. |
$231.00 |
Caveat |
$41.00 |
Petition and order to admit foreign will, authenticated copies, exemplified copies or transcripts to record |
$231.00 |
Disposition of personal property without Administration |
$231.00 |
Summary Administration less that $1,000 |
$235.00 |
Summary Administration more than $1,000 |
$345.00 |
Formal Administration, Guardianship, Ancillary, Curatorship or Conservatorship proceedings |
$400.00 |
Audit fee for verified guardianship inventory exceeding $25,000.00 |
$85.00 |
Audit fee for annual accounting for guardianships valued at $25, 000 or less |
$20.00 |
More than $25,000 up to $100,000 |
$85.00 |
More than $100,000 up to $500,000 |
$170.00 |
More than $500,000 |
$250.00 |
Reopening of Formal Administration |
$50.00 |
Guardianship proceedings of person only |
$235.00 |
Veteran Administration Guardianship pursuant to FS 293, FS 294 |
$235.00 |
Petition to determine competency |
$231.00 |
Notice of Trust |
$41.00 |
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Miscellaneous Charges & Other Court Services (FS 45.035(1)) |
Holding Mortgage Foreclosure Sales |
$70.00 |
Disbursement of Surplus Funds |
$15.00 |
Notifying Surplus Trustee |
$15.00 |
Appointing Surplus Trustee |
$15.00 |
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Clerk's fee for receiving money into Registry of the Court: |
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Percent of the first $500 |
3% |
Percent of each subsequent $100 |
1.5% |
Eminent Domain per Deposit |
$170.00 |
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Service charge for copies: |
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Copies by photographic process of any instrument in the public records of less than 8.5" X 14" (per page) |
$1.00 |
Copies of more than 8.5" X 14" (per page) |
$5.00 |
Copies by microfilm process of public records, 16-mm, 215' roll |
$42.00 |
Copies of video tape of Board Minutes & Records |
$10.00 |
Copies of audio tape of Board Minutes & Records |
$5.00 |
Exemplification (Authenticate) Certificate |
$7.00 |
Plus per page copies |
$1.00 |
Certificate of all types (written) |
$7.00 |
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Driving History: |
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Copy of Drivers License Record |
$16.25 |
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Reinstatement of Drivers License |
$60.00 |
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Other Service Charges: |
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Attorney appearing Pro Hac Vice |
$100.00 |
Non resident Cost Bond |
$100.00 |
Approving Bonds |
$8.50 |
Severance |
$18.00 |
Tax Deed Application Fee |
$60.00 |
Verifying any instrument presented for certification prepared by someone other than clerk, per page |
$3.50 |
Searching records (per name, per year) |
$2.00 |
Recording certificate of discharge, separation or services of veterans |
NO CHARGE |
Oath (administering, attesting and sealing not otherwise provided for herein) |
$3.50 |
Writing any paper other than specifically mentioned |
$7.00 |
Sealing any court file or expungment of any record |
$42.00 |
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Permit |
Home Solicitation |
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$75.00 |
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Support (FS 61.181,28,24(25)) |
4% of Support payment not to exceed |
Clerk fee for Support payment to the Depository |
$5.25 |
Written request for case history report |
$3.00 |
Request for statement of payoff |
$25.00 |
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TRAFFIC |
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Violations |
Charge: |
Standard Fee |
School Election Fee |
Moving 316 Violations |
$163.00 |
$159.20 |
Moving 322 Violations |
$160.00 |
$156.20 |
Failure to Obey Red Light |
$261.00 |
$268.00 |
Child Restraint Violations |
$163.00 |
$159.20 |
Seat Belt Violations |
$113.00 |
N/A |
Non-Moving ALL Violations |
$113.00 |
N/A |
Bicycle/Pedestrian Violations |
$61.50 |
N/A |
Passing Stopped School Bus |
$368.00 |
$375.00 |
ATV Violations |
$108.00 |
N/A |
Improper Equipment Correction (Reduced amount if defendant corrects the defect) |
$113.00 or ($93.00) |
N/A |
Move Over |
$133.00 |
$140.00 |
Motorcycle Wheels off Ground/Tag Violation |
$1163.00 |
$1170.00 |
Motor Wheels off Ground/Tag Violation 2nd |
$2663.00 |
$2670.00 |
Farm Labor Instruction Violations |
$183.00 |
N/A |
Farm Labor Safety Violations |
$283.00 |
N/A |
Toll Violations |
$203.00 + tolls |
N/A |
Handicapped Parking on UTC |
$330.00 |
N/A |
Dismissal Fee if proof valid at time of citation and submitted within 30 days |
$10.00 |
N/A |
Leave Child Unattended |
Mandatory Court |
Mandatory Court |
Load shifting/dropping/leaking |
Mandatory Court |
Mandatory Court |
Serious Injury or Fatality |
Mandatory Court |
Mandatory Court |
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Speeding |
Standard Fee |
School Election Fee |
6-9 MPH over |
$128.00 |
$130.50 |
10-14 MPH over |
$203.00 |
$192.00 |
15-19 MPH over |
$253.00 |
$233.00 |
20-29 MPH over |
$278.00 |
$253.50 |
30 MPH over and up |
Mandatory Court |
N/A |
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Speeding/Construction or School Zone: |
Standard Fee |
School Election Fee |
1-9 MPH over |
$153.00 |
$151.00 |
10-14 MPH over |
$303.00 |
$274.00 |
15-19 MPH over |
$403.00 |
$356.00 |
20-29 MPH over |
$453.00 |
$397.00 |
30 MPH over and up |
Mandatory Court |
Mandatory Court |
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Paying a Traffic Citation Online: |
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Payment Processor Fee (per payment) |
$5.00 |
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RECORDING DEPARTMENT |
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Marriage Licenses |
Marriage Licenses (FS 741.01 (02)) Incl. certified copy |
$86.00 |
If both applicants present a Certificate of Premarital Preparation Course Completion from a registered course provider. |
$61.00 |
Affirmation of Common Child(ren) Born in Florida |
$7.00 |
Marriage Ceremony |
$30.00 |
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Service Charges for Recording (FS 28.24) |
The service charge for recording instruments pertaining to real and personal property and any other papers by photographic process is as follows: |
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One Page Instrument up to 8 1/2" X 14" |
$10.00 |
Each additional page or fraction * |
$8.50 |
eRecording - electronic submission to Recording |
No Extra Charge |
Condominium Exhibits 24" X 36" |
$30.00 |
Each additional page |
$15.00 |
Examining, certifying, and recording plats: |
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One page |
$30.00 |
Each additional page |
$15.00 |
Indexing instruments containing more than 4 names: Each additional name |
$1.00 |
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Intangible Tax on Real Estate Mortgages (FS 199) |
Nonrecurring tax on notes, bonds or other obligation for payment of money secured by mortgage, deed or trust or other written specific lien in the nature of a mortgage upon real property shall be paid, at the time of recording, at the rate of 2 mills (.002) per dollar on the amount secured by real property. Amount is computed to the nearest cent (i.e. $1.51 tax on $752.63) |
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State Documentary Tax (FS 201) |
$.70 per $100 consideration applies to the full consideration. A minimum tax of $.70 is required on all deeds including corrective deeds. (with a few exceptions). |
If you want to provide a document to let the Clerk's Recording Department know the consideration when recording a Deed or other document transferring interest in Real Property, you may use the following information sheet (or any portion of), print and send with your Deed. Deed Consideration Info Sheet
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Re-recorded documents do not require tax unless the required amount was not placed on original document. |
State Documentary Tax on Mortgages or other written obligations to pay money encumbering Real Property is taxed at a rate of $.35 per $100, or fraction thereof, on the TOTAL amount of the note or obligation. |
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Transferring Lien to Security by Cash or Bond (FS 713.24) |
Making and issuing the Certificate |
$20.00 |
Recording of Certificate transferring lien to security |
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Recording one page |
$10.00 |
Copies (per page) |
$1.00 |
Bond Approval |
$8.50 |
Recording additional page Bond |
$8.50 |
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Total cash or amount of bond required as security must include: |
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- Interest 3 years Legal interest rate |
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- Court costs = $1,000 or 25% of lien amount, or whichever is greater |
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- Registry Fee for Cash Deposit |
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Percent of the first $500 |
3% |
Percent of each subsequent $100 |
1.5% |
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Official Records |
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Copies per page |
$1.00 |
Certifying copies of instruments (per instrument) |
$2.00 |
Search (per name, per year) |
$2.00 |
Preparation of Clerk's Certificate |
$7.00 |
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PASSPORT |
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PERSONAL CASHIERS CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO: U.S. DEPT OF STATE (List Name and DOB of applicant on Check) |
ROUTINE SERVICE: |
Adult, 16 years or older (valid for ten years) |
Book |
$130.00 |
Card |
$30.00 |
Both |
$160.00 |
Child, 15 years and under (valid for five years) |
Book |
$100.00 |
Card |
$15.00 |
Both |
$115.00 |
AN EXECUTION FEE OF $35.00 MUST BE PAID SEPARATELY TO THE CLERK OF COURT. (This can be cash, check, credit, or debit) |
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Copies per page |
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$0.15 |
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EXPEDITE SERVICE: |
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Adult, 16 years or older |
Book |
$208.32 |
Both |
$238.32 |
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Child, 15 years and under |
Book |
$178.32 |
Both |
$193.32 |
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AN ADDITIONAL $61.95 IS DUE TO THE CLERK OF COURT. This amount includes the Clerk's Execution fee of $35.00 and an optional Express Mail Fee of $26.95 for your convenience. |
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RENEWALS: Adults who have, in their possession, a valid passport and/or card issued NOT MORE THAN 15 YEARS AGO, must fill out FORM DS-82, and submit it directly to the U.S. DEPT OF STATE. |
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Transfer Fee Calculator LINK |
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Transfer Lien to Cash Bond |
Transfer Judgment to Cash Bond |
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