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Check if your Florida claim qualifiesThe Florida Small Claims Form
📄 Statement of Claim 7.330–7.335 (picked by claim type); clerk issues 7.322 Notice to Appear
The form that opens your case. Download it free from help.flcourts.gov.
Florida Limit, Fee and Filing Rules
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Court | County Court (Small Claims Rules) |
| Claim limit | $8,000 |
| Claim form | Statement of Claim 7.330–7.335 (picked by claim type); clerk issues 7.322 Notice to Appear |
| Filing fee | $55 / $80 / $175 / $300 by amount tier — confirm the current fee with the clerk before filing |
| Serving the defendant | Sheriff or certified mail (clerk practice varies by county); serve within 120 days of filing — after that the court may dismiss without prejudice, and a second 120 days must be requested BEFORE the first period expires (confirm the current service rules with the clerk) |
| Before you file | 30-day statutory notice for bad-check claims |
| Law that sets the limit | Fla. Sm. Cl. R. 7.010(b) |
| Court data verified | October 6, 2026 |
In Florida, the exact court, local paperwork and fees can differ by county or court. The court finder below shows yours.
Filing Deadlines in Florida
How long the law gives you to file. When the clock starts depends on the claim, so do not leave it late: a claim filed after the deadline can be dismissed however strong it is.
| Type of claim | Time to file | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Written contract | 5 years | Fla. Stat. § 95.11(2)(b) |
| Oral / verbal agreement | 4 years | Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(j) |
| Damage to property | 2 years | Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(a) |
| Personal injury | 2 years | Fla. Stat. § 95.11(5)(a) |
| Unpaid debt or account | 4 years — 5 years where the debt is founded on a written instrument — Fla. Stat. § 95.11(2)(b). | Fla. Stat. § 95.11(3)(j) |
Not sure which type yours is? The statute of limitations lookup covers more claim types.
Being Sued in Florida Instead?
Do you file an answer? Appear (in person or remotely) at the pretrial conference on the summons/notice to appear, set within 50 days of filing. Written defensive pleadings are not required unless the court orders them. (Fla. Sm. Cl. R. 7.090(a)-(b))
If they owe you money: File in writing with the clerk and serve the plaintiff at least 5 days before the pretrial conference. A counterclaim from the same transaction that is not filed by then is ABANDONED. (Fla. Sm. Cl. R. 7.100(a))
The been-sued deadline lookup covers what happens if you do nothing.
Where to Get the Official Florida Forms
Court forms are free from the official sources below. Use the current version from your court.
- Official claim form — help.flcourts.gov
- Official source — flcourts.gov
- The law itself — Fla. Sm. Cl. R. 7.010(b)
- The clerk of the County Court (Small Claims Rules) — can give you the current form and tell you whether your court adds any local paperwork.
Which Florida Small Claims Form Do You Need?
Florida’s standardized small claims forms are numbered in the 7.3xx series. You pick the Statement of Claim that matches your type of case:
📄 Statement of Claim (Forms 7.330–7.335)
Choose by claim type: 7.330 auto negligence, 7.331 goods sold, 7.332 work done / materials furnished, 7.333 money lent, 7.334 promissory note, and 7.335. This is the document that opens your case.
📅 Notice to Appear (Form 7.322)
After you file, the clerk issues the Summons/Notice to Appear for a pretrial conference (not a trial), set no more than 50 days out under Rule 7.320. Many cases settle or are scheduled for trial at this conference.
📬 Service of process
Governed by Rule 7.070 and Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.070 — the defendant is served (for example by the sheriff or a certified process server) and a return of service is filed under Chapter 48. There is no single 7.3xx form number for the return itself. Since 1 July 2026, Rule 7.070(b) sets a 120-day deadline: if the defendant is not served within 120 days of filing, the court may dismiss the case without prejudice or drop that party. One further 120-day period is available — but only if you ask for it before the first 120 days run out, so do not wait until the deadline has passed to request more time. If you add a party by amendment, that party’s 120 days start when the court grants leave to amend. A dismissal on this ground is not a decision on the merits under Rule 7.110. Rule 7.070(c) also now requires any waiver of service to be put in writing in the record.
⚖️ Default & Final Judgment (Rule 7.170 / Form 7.340)
If the defendant is served but does not appear, you can seek a default under Rule 7.170; the Final Judgment is Form 7.340.
💵 Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status
The fee-waiver application. If you cannot afford the filing fee, submit this to the clerk, who determines indigent status.
Source: www-media.floridabar.org. Confirm with the court before you rely on it.
How does Florida compare? See the small claims limits and filing fees for every state.
Florida Small Claims Forms: FAQ
❓ What form do I file to start a small claims case in Florida?
The form that opens the case is the Statement of Claim 7.330–7.335. The official source is help.flcourts.gov. Court-issued forms are free; you pay only the filing fee.
❓ How much can you sue for in Florida small claims court?
In Florida you can claim up to $8,000 in the County Court (Small Claims Rules). If your claim is larger, you can usually reduce it to the limit or file in a higher court instead.
❓ How much does it cost to file small claims in Florida?
The filing fee is $55 / $80 / $175 / $300 by amount tier — confirm the current fee with the clerk before filing. Serving the defendant usually costs extra.
❓ Can you fill in the Florida small claims form for me?
Yes. Answer a few plain-English questions and we produce a completed draft of the Statement of Claim 7.330–7.335, with every field filled in from your answers, ready to copy onto the official form and file. It comes with a script for the hearing and an evidence checklist.
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