Legal Research

Effective July 1, 2008, the filing fees, search fees and copy fees increased for Florida Circuit, County and Appellate Courts. The fee increase is part of Senate Bill 1790, which was signed by the governor on June 10th.

In general, fees are increased approximately 15% for filing and 33% for record searches and copies. The fee for a copy increased from $1.50 to $2.00. The fee for a name search at the county level courts increased from $1.50 per year to $2.00 per year. 

The bill also increased fees for misdemeanors, felonies, and criminal traffic offenses. And there is a significant increase from $75 to $265 for ?removal of tenant action.?

Please note that as of July 3, 2008, not all court clerks have implemented the fee increase.

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.