Columbia County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07
Civil filing fee
$400
E-filing
Yes
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$408

At $400, the civil filing fee in Columbia County is about the same as nearby counties (median $395 across 3 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Columbia County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller

James M. Swisher, Jr.

E-FilingYes

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Civil Complaint
$400
$400 (circuit civil filing fee per current clerk fee schedule)
Small Claims
$55
Tiered by claim amount: $55 (under $100), $80 ($100-$500), $175 ($500.01-$2,500), $300 ($2,500.01-$15,000), $400 ($15,000.01-$30,000)
Divorce / Family
$408
$408 (dissolution of marriage filing fee)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Columbia County, Florida is $400 (circuit civil filing fee per current clerk fee schedule)

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

    Tiered by claim amount: $55 (under $100), $80 ($100-$500), $175 ($500.01-$2,500), $300 ($2,500.01-$15,000), $400 ($15,000.01-$30,000)

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

    $408 (dissolution of marriage filing fee)

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

    Yes. E-filing is available through Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at columbiaclerk.com.

  • Where do I file court documents in Columbia County?

    Filings go to the Columbia County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller. You can reach the clerk at (386) 758-1342.

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