The Orange County forms you need
Orange County requires 2 forms to open a small claims case:
- Plain Statement of Claim
- Notice to Appear for Pretrial Conference
We keep the current Orange 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
Orange County Clerk of Courts, County Civil Division
425 N. Orange Ave., Suite 350, Orlando, FL 32801
407-836-2000
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday
- By mail
- In person at Orlando courthouse, Apopka, Ocoee, or Winter Park locations
- Florida Courts E-Filing Portal
Walk-in filing is available at 4 locations: Orlando (main), Apopka, Ocoee, Winter Park.
Common questions
What forms do I need for small claims in Orange County?
Orange County requires: Plain Statement of Claim; Notice to Appear for Pretrial Conference. File them at Orange County Clerk of Courts, County Civil Division.
Where do I file small claims forms in Orange County?
Orange County Clerk of Courts, County Civil Division, 425 N. Orange Ave., Suite 350, Orlando. You may also be able to file online.
How much does it cost to file in Orange County?
The filing fee is $55–$300. Fees change — confirm with the clerk at 407-836-2000.
The Orange County filing packet — $49
Everything above, assembled and filled in with your facts:
- Both Orange County 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 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.