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We do not guarantee that the information provided will achieve the result you desire. If you are using the forms or documents provided on this website, you do so at your own risk.
Affidavit of Plaintiff′s Claim (PDF)
This form is used by the Plaintiff in a Small Claims/County Civil case when the Defendant does not appear and the Plaintiff is requesting a Final Judgment be entered.
All other small claims forms (PDF)
This package provides the forms used by a plaintiff to start a small claims action involving a dispute in the amount of $8,000 or less.
Other County & Circuit Civil Forms:
Application for Determination of Civil Indigent Status (PDF) (provided by the Office of the State Courts Administrator)
This form is used to determine if persons qualify to have the filing fee waived on a civil case or to enter into a payment contract for costs incurred in a civil case.
Civil Cover Sheet – Form 1.997 (PDF)
This form must be completed by the plaintiff for the purpose of reporting uniform data pursuant to Section 24.075, Florida Statutes.
Designation of Email Address by a Party Not Represented by an Attorney – Form 2.602: Circuit Civil Form (PDF) | County Civil Form (PDF)
This form is used pursuant to Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.516(b)(1)(C). This form is used for authorizing the court, clerk of court, and all parties to send copies of notices, orders, judgments, motions, pleadings, or other written communications by email or through the Florida Courts E-filing Portal.
Motion for Court Default – Residential Eviction: Circuit Civil Form (PDF) | County Civil Form(PDF)
This form can be used if the tenant files a response, but you believe you are entitled to a default by the court under Section 83.60(2), Florida Statutes
Notice of Change of Mailing Address or Designated Email Address – Form 2.603: Circuit Civil Form (PDF) | County Civil Form (PDF)
This form is used to change an email address or mailing address for the service of pleadings and documents.
Notice of Confidential Information within Court Filings: Circuit Civil Form (PDF) | County Civil Form (PDF)
This form is used pursuant to Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.420. The filer of a court record at the time of filing shall use this notice to indicate whether any confidential information is included within the document being filed.
Payment Plan Application & Agreement (PDF)
This application is used to establish a payment plan for fines/costs in felony, misdemeanor, criminal traffic, and civil traffic cases. There is a $25 administrative fee for each contract signed.
Quiet Title Complaint Form: Circuit Civil Form (PDF) | County Civil Form (PDF)
This form is being provided pursuant to Section 65.091, Florida Statutes, and is used for filing a complaint to quiet title based on a fraudulently attempted conveyance allegation.
Replevin Packet (PDF)
This packet can be used for resolving civil disputes involving personal property valued up to $30,000 (excluding court costs, interest, and attorney’s fees, if applicable). This process allows an individual to recover their property from another person who refuses to return the property to the owner.
Request to be Excused from Email Service by a Party Not Represented by an Attorney – Form 2.601: Circuit Civil Form (PDF) | County Civil Form (PDF)
This form is used pursuant to Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.516(b)(1)(D). This form is used to request excusal from the requirements of email service for documents such as notices, orders, judgments, motions, pleadings, or other written communications.
Value of Real Property or Mortgage Foreclosure Claim: Circuit Civil Form (PDF)
This document is used to determine the filing fee for Circuit Civil cases relating to real property or mortgage foreclosure, based on the value of the claim. It is to be completed and submitted at the time of filing a new case or when filing a cross, counter, or third-party complaint or counter-petition.
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