Sarasota County Court Information

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

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Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$400.00
E-filing
Mandatory
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$397.50

At $400, the civil filing fee in Sarasota County is about the same as nearby counties (median $400 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Sarasota Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller

Karen E. Rushing

1 Apex Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240
E-FilingMandatory

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Civil Complaint
$400.00
$400.00 (general civil action); mortgage foreclosure $400 (up to $50k) / $905 ($50k-$250k)
Small Claims
$55
$55 (up to $100) / $80 ($100-$500) / $175 ($500-$2,500) / $300 ($2,500-$15,000) / $400 ($15,000-$50,000), County Court
Divorce / Family
$397.50
$397.50 (dissolution of marriage); $300.00 (other family/Ch. 61 petitions)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    The civil filing fee in Sarasota County, Florida is $400.00 (general civil action); mortgage foreclosure $400 (up to $50k) / $905 ($50k-$250k)

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

    $55 (up to $100) / $80 ($100-$500) / $175 ($500-$2,500) / $300 ($2,500-$15,000) / $400 ($15,000-$50,000), County Court.

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

    $397.50 (dissolution of marriage); $300.00 (other family/Ch. 61 petitions)

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

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

  • Where do I file court documents in Sarasota County?

    Filings go to the Sarasota Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller, located at 1 Apex Rd, Sarasota, FL 34240. You can reach the clerk at (941) 861-7400.

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