Santa Rosa County courts

Filing fees, clerk information, and official court links.

Reviewed Jul 26, 2026 · Official sources
Civil filing fee
$395 to $1,900
New civil suit · Circuit Court
E-filing
Required
Through Florida Courts E-Filing Portal
Same-day deadline: 11:59 PM
Case records
Search online
Free public case search
Filing typeFee
Civil lawsuit$395 to $1,900
Small claims$55 to $500
Divorce / family$295

Fees depend on case type and amount; confirm with the court before filing. At $395, the civil filing fee in Santa Rosa County is about the same as nearby counties (median $400 across 3 nearby counties).

Clerk & court records

Santa Rosa County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (1st Judicial Circuit)
Jason D. English
Call the clerk

Courthouses in Santa Rosa County

Need papers served or filed in Santa Rosa County? Nationwide Legal, our partner company, handles process service and court filing here.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Santa Rosa County, Florida is $395.00 statutory circuit civil filing fee for a claim of $50,000 or less (clerk collects approx $401 with mandatory add-ons); $900.00 for $50,001-$249,999; $1,900.00 for $250,000 or more; set by Fla. Stat. 28.241, eff. 2026.

  • What is the small claims filing fee in Santa Rosa County?

    $55.00 (claim up to $100); $80.00 ($100.01-$500); $175.00 ($500.01-$2,500); $300.00 ($2,500.01-$8,000); $400.00 (over $8,000) county court small claims (Fla. Stat. 34.041)

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

    $295.00 for a dissolution of marriage / family law petition (chs. 61, 741, etc.); set by Fla. Stat. 28.241, eff. 2026.

  • Can I e-file court documents in Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa County?

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Santa Rosa County?

    Filings go to the Santa Rosa County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (1st Judicial Circuit), located at 4025 Avalon Blvd., Milton, FL 32583. You can reach the clerk at (850) 981-5554.

Santa Rosa County Circuit Court, FL: (850) 981-5554, Hours & $395 Filing Fee | 1Court