Highlands County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$400.00
E-filing
Yes for attorneys
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$408.00

At $400, the civil filing fee in Highlands County is about the same as nearby counties (median $400 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Highlands County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller

Jerome N. Kaszubowski

430 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center
E-FilingYes for attorneys

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Civil Complaint
$400.00
$400.00 (circuit civil complaint, claims over $50,000 and $50,000 or less); Fla. Stat. 28.241, eff. 1/1/2023; statewide uniform
Small Claims
$55
$55 (<$100); $80 ($100-$500); $175 ($500-$2,500); $300 ($2,500-$8,000); Fla. Stat. 34.041
Divorce / Family
$408.00
$408.00 (dissolution of marriage petition); Fla. Stat. 28.241; statewide uniform

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Highlands County, Florida is $400.00 (circuit civil complaint, claims over $50,000 and $50,000 or less); Fla. Stat. 28.241, eff. 1/1/2023; statewide uniform.

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

    $55 (<$100); $80 ($100-$500); $175 ($500-$2,500); $300 ($2,500-$8,000); Fla. Stat. 34.041.

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

    $408.00 (dissolution of marriage petition); Fla. Stat. 28.241; statewide uniform.

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

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

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

    Yes. You can look up cases online at highlandsclerkfl.gov.

  • Where do I file court documents in Highlands County?

    Filings go to the Highlands County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, located at 430 S. Commerce Ave., Sebring, FL 33870. You can reach the clerk at (863) 402-6565.

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