The Miami-Dade County forms you need
Miami-Dade County requires 2 forms to open a small claims case:
- Statement of Claim
- Summons/Notice to Appear for Pretrial Conference
We keep the current Miami-Dade County versions. The forms are not the hard part — filling them out is. The claim has to describe what happened in the language the court expects, and that is where most first-time filers get sent home to try again.
If your claim is based on a written agreement, a copy must be attached to the claim form.
- Claim limit
- $8,000
- Filing fee
- $55–$300
- Court
- County Civil Court
- File online
- Yes
Where to file these forms
Miami-Dade Clerk of the Courts, County Civil Division
20 NW 1st Ave, Room 6.240, Miami, FL 33128
305-275-1155
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, excluding holidays
- In person at ONS Justice Center or district court locations
- Florida Courts E-Filing Portal
Walk-in filing is available at 6 locations: ONS Justice Center Central Court (Miami), Hialeah District Court, Coral Gables District Court, North Dade Justice Center, South Dade Justice Center, Joseph Caleb Center Court.
Common questions
What forms do I need for small claims in Miami-Dade County?
Miami-Dade County requires: Statement of Claim; Summons/Notice to Appear for Pretrial Conference. File them at Miami-Dade Clerk of the Courts, County Civil Division.
Where do I file small claims forms in Miami-Dade County?
Miami-Dade Clerk of the Courts, County Civil Division, 20 NW 1st Ave, Room 6.240, Miami. You may also be able to file online.
How much does it cost to file in Miami-Dade County?
The filing fee is $55–$300, plus $40 per defendant for service. Fees change — confirm with the clerk at 305-275-1155.
The Miami-Dade County filing packet — $49
Everything above, assembled and filled in with your facts:
- Both Miami-Dade County forms, completed with your claim in the language the court expects
- A demand letter built from the same facts
- A filing checklist with Miami-Dade Clerk of the Courts, County Civil Division's address, hours, and fee
- What to bring to your hearing
Answer a few questions first. See your claim written out before you pay anything.
Reviewed by Small Claims Desk · Last reviewed 2026-08-20 · Sourced from miamidadeclerk.gov official Clerk of the Courts site: Small Claims page, Civil & Family Court page, and the Clerk's official 'How to File a Small Claims Action' brochure (CLK/CT 881, Rev. 12/25) and current Statement of Claim (CLK/CT 333, Rev. 06/26) / Summons-Notice to Appear (CLK/CT 423, Rev. 06/26) PDF forms. and Fla. Stat. Ch. 34 (County Courts). See how we verify.