County fee schedule · FL · FIPS 12011
Broward County, FL court filing fees
All fees on this page verified July 20, 2026. Next scheduled sweep: January.
The statewide schedule is the starting point in Florida, not the final word. This page shows where Broward County differs, with each figure dated. Circuit Civil civil filing in Broward County is $401, verified July 20, 2026. Small Claims filing is $175.
Circuit Civil
Circuit and Family New Case (Other than an action for real property or an action under Florida statutes Ch. 39,61, 742, and 753) Actions over $50,000.00county rate
$401eff. January 1, 2026For the filing of any cross-claim, counterclaim or third party complaint (excluding real property)county rate
$395eff. January 1, 20264th District court of Appeals Filing Fee. Must be filed with the 4th District.county rate
$300eff. January 1, 2026Writ Fee (Garnishment, Attachment, Replevin, and Distress)county rate
$85eff. January 1, 2026Subpoena Fee (Sign and seal)county rate
$2eff. January 1, 2026Issuance of a summons, per summonscounty rate
$10eff. January 1, 2026Photocopy Fee (per page)county rate
$1eff. January 1, 2026Certification Fee (per document)county rate
$2eff. January 1, 2026Exemplification Fee (per document)county rate
$7eff. January 1, 2026Search Fee (per year searched)county rate
$2eff. January 1, 2026Re-Open Fee (fee charged for each pleading filed in a “closed case” which requires Judicial action)county rate
$50eff. January 1, 2026
Source: Broward County Clerk of Courts, Fees and Costs, verified July 20, 2026.
Small Claims
Claims of more than $500, but not more than $2,500county rate
$175eff. January 1, 2026Claims up to $100.00county rate
$55eff. January 1, 2026Claims of more than $2,500, but not more than $15,000county rate
$300eff. January 1, 2026
Source: Broward County Clerk of Courts, Fees and Costs, verified July 20, 2026.
County Civil
Removal of Tenant Actionscounty rate
$185eff. January 1, 2026
Source: Broward County Clerk of Courts, Fees and Costs, verified July 20, 2026.
Filing logistics
- E-filing:
- mandatory for most civil filings
- Small-claims limit:
- $8,000
- Notes
- Attorney filings go through the statewide Florida Courts E-Filing Portal; certain originals (affidavits, deeds, wills) still require paper submission to the clerk.
The fee landscape in Broward County
On paper Florida runs a uniform schedule. In practice Broward County carries local overrides, and this page shows the county figure wherever one exists.
Our January sweep re-verifies every source this page draws on, and event monitoring between sweeps catches out-of-cycle changes. Each catch becomes a dated change log entry.
Filing in Broward County means the e-filing system checks your fee before a human sees the pleading. The envelope either clears or bounces, and a bounce with a deadline running is the expensive kind.
Common questions
What is the civil filing fee in Broward County?
Circuit Civil civil filing in Broward County is $401, verified July 20, 2026. The full table above lists each fee with its effective date and issuing source.
How does Small Claims filing compare with Circuit Civil filing in Broward County?
Small Claims filing is $175 and Circuit Civil filing is $401, verified July 20, 2026. Filing in the wrong court costs the difference plus the delay of a transfer.
What does service of process cost in Broward County?
The service fees on file for Broward County appear in the table above with their sources. Private process servers set their own rates, so compare before you advance the officer fee.
How often do court fees change in Broward County?
Florida court filing fees are set by state statute (Fla. Stat. ch. 28) and change only when the Legislature amends them. Every fee here carries the date we last verified it, and the change log records each movement we catch.
What happens if a filing arrives with the wrong fee?
Clerks reject it or hold it until the correct amount arrives, and on e-filed cases the rejection resets your place in line. Court fee schedules change, which is why each figure on this page shows its verification date rather than a promise that nothing has moved.
Where do these figures come from?
Each fee section cites its issuing authority and links the source document, and the page header shows the date we last verified against it: July 20, 2026 for this page. The fee the clerk charges controls. If you find a discrepancy, use the report link on the row and we will verify within 2 business days.
Is e-filing required in Broward County?
E-filing is mandatory for most civil filings in Broward County. The filing system collects the fee electronically, and an incorrect amount is a named rejection reason.
Working notes for filers
Verify before advancing fees
If you advance filing or service fees for clients, check the figure against this page's verification date of July 20, 2026 and the linked source before cutting the check. A schedule that moved since your rate sheet was printed is the classic rejection.
Rejection-proof the fee line
Incorrect fee amount is a named rejection reason in court e-filing systems. Match the fee to the exact case type and court, include mandatory add-ons, and keep the source document handy so a clerk question gets a same-day answer.
Watch the effective dates
Each fee on this page carries its effective date. When a legislature or county commission moves fees, the new figure applies from that date, not from when the PDF gets around to being updated.
Multi-county practice hygiene
Keep one dated rate sheet per county you serve, not one blended sheet. Broward County's figures on this page are dated July 20, 2026. When a neighboring county's page shows a different verification date, treat the older one with more suspicion.
Working from a spreadsheet
If your route sheets or billing live in a spreadsheet, carry the verification date and source URL as columns next to each fee. A figure without its date is a liability six months later. The pro plan exports this page's data as CSV with both columns included.
Billing advanced fees back
When you advance a court fee for a client, invoice the exact figure with the court's name and the effective date. Disputes over pass-through costs disappear when the line item cites its schedule.
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Fees are compiled from the cited official schedules and carry the date we last verified each source. The fee the clerk charges controls. ClerkFees is not affiliated with any court and does not provide legal advice.