Legal Research

Effective July 1, 2008, the filing fees, search fees and copy fees will increase for Florida Circuit, County and Appellate Courts. The fee increase is part of Senate Bill 1790 which is awaiting the governor's signature.

In general, fees will raise approximately 15% for filing and 33% for record searches and copies. The fee for a copy will increase from $1.50 to $2.00. The fee for a name search at the county level courts will increase from $1.50 per year to $2.00 per year.  The bill also increases fees for misdemeanors, felonies, and criminal traffic offenses. And there is a significant increase from $75 to $265 for "removal of tenant action."

According to a spokesperson at the Florida State Court Administration, the likelihood of the bill being signed by the governor is quite high.  To view a copy of the bill, go to www.flsenate.gov/Welcome/ and type in 1790 under the Jump to Bill tab on the left.