Initial Filing Fees Filing TypeCost Small claims less than $100 $55 Small claims of $100, up to $500 $80 Small claims more than $500, up to $2,500 $175 Small claims more than $2,500, up to $8,000 $3001 more row
Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.
How long you have to file a claim in court, notably Small Claims Court, varies depending on the topic and circumstances of the respective litigation. Chapter 95.11, Florida Statutes, explains that a person has between one and five years.
You may also file a complaint by calling our office at 561-233-5500 Monday – Friday AM to PM, excluding County recognized holidays. An on-call Code Enforcement Officer is also available at 561-233-5523 for general questions Monday – Friday AM to PM, excluding County recognized holidays.
Proposed orders for all Civil Court case types must be submitted directly to the court through the 15th Judicial Circuit's Online Scheduling System (OLS). Proposed orders cannot be submitted in person, by mail, by fax or by email to the court or to the Clerk's office.
The Notice of Commencement shall be recorded in the office of the Clerk where the real property is located.
You may also file a complaint by calling our office at 561-233-5500 Monday – Friday AM to PM, excluding County recognized holidays. An on-call Code Enforcement Officer is also available at 561-233-5523 for general questions Monday – Friday AM to PM, excluding County recognized holidays.
If you are a new vendor with Palm Beach County you must register as a new vendor through VSS. Once VSS registration is complete, you must submit your Vendor Registration Summary and your W-9 and/or W-8 Form to PBCVendor@pbcgov (email) or to 561-242-6744 (fax).
Proposed orders for all Civil Court case types must be submitted directly to the court through the 15th Judicial Circuit's Online Scheduling System (OLS). Proposed orders cannot be submitted in person, by mail, by fax or by email to the court or to the Clerk's office.