Alachua County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Alachua County, Florida.

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07
Civil filing fee
$400.00
E-filing
Mandatory
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$408.00

At $400, the civil filing fee in Alachua County is about the same as nearby counties (median $400 across 4 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (8th Judicial Circuit)

J.K. 'Jess' Irby, Esq.

201 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center
E-FilingMandatory

Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (myflcourtaccess.com) · for attorneys (Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.525); self-represented permissive

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Civil Complaint
$400.00
$400.00 (circuit civil action, Fla. Stat. 28.241)
Small Claims
$55
$55-$300 (county court small claims, tiered up to $8,000; Fla. Stat. 34.041)
Divorce / Family
$408.00
$408.00 (dissolution of marriage)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Alachua County?

    The civil filing fee in Alachua County, Florida is $400.00 (circuit civil action, Fla. Stat. 28.241)

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Alachua County?

    $55-$300 (county court small claims, tiered up to $8,000; Fla. Stat. 34.041)

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Alachua County?

    $408.00 (dissolution of marriage)

  • Can I e-file court documents in Alachua County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. It is mandatory for attorneys.

  • Is there a free online case search for Alachua County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at alachuaclerk.org.

  • Where do I file court documents in Alachua County?

    Filings go to the Alachua County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (8th Judicial Circuit), located at 201 E. University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601. You can reach the clerk at (352) 374-3636.

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