Santa Rosa County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$395.00
E-filing
Mandatory
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$295.00

At $395, the civil filing fee in Santa Rosa County is about the same as nearby counties (median $400 across 5 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Santa Rosa County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller (1st Judicial Circuit)

Jason D. English

4025 Avalon Blvd., Milton, FL 32583
(850) 981-5554

Self-Help & Jury

Self-Help Center
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E-FilingMandatory

Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (myflcourtaccess.com) · for attorneys (Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.525)

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Filing Fees
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Civil Complaint
$395.00
$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
Small Claims
$55.00
$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)
Divorce / Family
$295.00
$295.00 for a dissolution of marriage / family law petition (chs. 61, 741, etc.); set by Fla. Stat. 28.241, eff. 2026

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.

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