Question 1 of 8. The fee above is the court's; ours is $49 for the paperwork.
- Filing fee
- $55–$300
- Claim limit
- $8,000
- Service per defendant
- Set by the server
- Pay online
- Yes
What Orange County charges to file
Source: Orange County Clerk of Courts, County Civil Division fee schedule
| Your claim | You pay |
|---|---|
| Up to $99.99 | $55 |
| $100 – $500 | $80 |
| $500.01 – $2,500 | $175 |
| $2,500.01 – $8,000 | $300 |
Fees change — confirm the current amount with the clerk at 407-836-2000 before you file.
The costs that are not the filing fee
Filing is the first charge, not the only one. Orange County also charges:
- Summons issuance: $10
- Additional defendant over five: $2.50
- Garnishment: $85
- Reopen small claims $500–$8000: $50
- Reopen small claims under $500: $25
- Notice of appeal: $284
- Enforce foreign judgment: $42
- Court ordered mediation per person per session: $60
- Credit card surcharge: 3.5%
None of these are optional once the case is moving, and all of them are recoverable in the judgment if you win. They are simply not quoted at the counter when you ask what it costs to file.
Fees change — confirm the current amount with the clerk at 407-836-2000 before you file.
How this clerk takes payment
Orange County Clerk of Courts, County Civil Division accepts:
- Cash (in person only)
- Personal check, cashier's check or money order payable to Orange County Clerk of Courts
- MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express ($3.50 surcharge)
Filing through Florida Courts E-Filing Portal takes card payment at the time you file.
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case in Orange County?
$55–$300 to file, depending on how much you are suing for. Fees change — confirm the current amount with the clerk at 407-836-2000 before you file.
Can I get the filing fee back if I win?
Court costs, including the filing fee and service, are normally included in the judgment you ask for. Getting them back still depends on collecting the judgment.
What if I cannot afford the filing fee in Orange County?
Courts have a fee-waiver application for filers below an income threshold. Orange County's self-help center can point you at it. We cannot tell you whether you qualify.
How do I pay the Orange County filing fee?
Orange County Clerk of Courts, County Civil Division takes 3 forms of payment, listed above.
The Orange County filing packet — $49
Everything above, assembled and filled in with your facts:
- Your Orange County filing forms, completed with your claim in the language the court expects
- A demand letter built from the same facts
- A filing checklist with Orange County Clerk of Courts, County Civil Division's address, hours, and the current 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 2026-08-17 · Sourced from myorangeclerk.com official clerk site and Fla. Stat. Ch. 34 (County Courts). See how we verify.