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Clerk of Courts - Fee Schedule

Effective October 1, 2009

Description

Fees
Duplicating public records, per page
 $ 0.15
Microfilm, first page
 $ 1.00
Each CD duplicated
 $ 12.00
2.  Code Enforcement
Fee covering administrative cost of appeal hearing,
if guilty
 $ 75.00
Fee per citation in each videotape duplicated
 $ 10.00
3.  District Courts - Unique Fees
New Application, 16 years and older
(Paid to U.S. Passport Office)
 $75.00
New Application, under 16 years old
(Paid to U.S. Passport Office)
 $ 60.00
Passport application execution fee
 $ 25.00
Lockbox via Express Mail
(Paid to U.S. Post Office)
 $ 17.50
4.  Marriage License Bureau
Marriage license
 $ 93.50
Marriage application with completion of premarital preparation course
 $ 61.00
Duplicate license or amended license
 $ 30.00
Ceremony
 $ 30.00
Marriage status search and certificate
 $   9.00
Deluxe marriage certificate
 $ 10.00
Marriage pictures
 $ 10.00
5. Recorder Service Charges
Public records copy per page by photographic
process >14" x 8 1/2"
 $ 5.00
Public records microfilm copy 16 mm 100' roll
 $ 42.00
Public records microfilm copy 35 mm 100' roll
 $ 60.00
Public records copy per microfiche
 $ 3.50
Public records copy per page other than
by photographic process
 $ 6.00
Writing paper other than specifically mentioned, including copying,  signing and sealing
 $ 7.00
Indexing each entry not recorded
 $ 1.00

Examining, certifying and recording plats and condominium exhibits  
> 8 1/2" x 14":

First Page

 $ 30.00

Each additional page

 $ 15.00
Recording, indexing & filing any instrument no more than 14" x 8 1/2":

First Page

 $ 10.00

Each additional page

 $  8.50
Charge per additional name for indexed instruments
with > 4 names
 $  1.00
Plat mylar copy per page
 $ 15.00
Recording Lis Pendens, first page
 $ 5.00
Recording Lis Pendens, each additional page
 $ 4.00
6.  Value Adjustment Board
Fee per agenda for each videotape duplicated
 $ 10.00
Filing fee on single petitions appealing real and tangible personal property taxes (per folio), except petitions for tax deferral and certain homestead tax exemptions
 $ 15.00
Filing fee on joint petitions filed by condominium, cooperative and mobile home associations, and owners of contiguous parcels of undeveloped real property, per parcel maximum
 $ 5.00
Filing fee on petition for late filed tax exemption application
 $ 15.00
COURT FUNCTIONS
1.  Civil Circuit
Filing fee
 $ 401.00
Each defendant in excess of 5
 $ 2.50
Appeal to District Court of Appeals:
Check written to District Court
 $ 300.00
Appeal to District Court of Appeals: Collected by Clerk
 $ 100.00
Proceedings of garnishment, attachment,
replevins and distress
 $ 85.00
Cross claim, counterclaim 3rd party complaint filing fee
 $ 395.00
Issuance of summons
 $ 10.00
Severance, each
 $ 18.00
Deposit for garnishee
 $  100.00
Extension of time in medical malpractice
(Investigate Negligence)
 $ 42.00

Receiving money into registry of Court:

% of 1st $500
3%
% of each subsequent $100
1.50%
Eminent domain per deposit
 $ 170.00
Processing application, sales, issuance and preparation of tax deed plus disbursement of sales proceeds other than excess proceeds
 $ 60.00
Disbursing excess proceeds of tax deed sale: 1st $100 or fraction
 $ 10.00
Making, recording and certifying foreclosure sales
 $ 70.00
Foreclosure sale-surplus education fee
 $ 28.00
Foreclosure sale-appointing surplus trustee
 $ 15.00
Each disbursement of surplus of a foreclosure sale
 $ 15.00
Foreclosure sale-furnish records to surplus trustee
 $ 15.00
Making and serving certificate for transfer of judgment lien
 $ 15.00
Making & serving certificate for each add'l transfer
of judgment lien
 $ 7.50
Notice of recording foreign judgment-new suits
 $ 42.00
Making and serving certificate for transfer of
construction lien
 $ 20.00
Making and serving certificate for each.
Add'l transfer of construction lien
 $ 10.00
Filing bond executed as surety by surety insurer
licensed for business in this state (mechanic lien)
 $ 20.00
Filing bond executed as surety by surety insurer licensed for business  in this state (multiple liens), per lien
 $ 10.00
Filing fee for reopening a case
 $ 50.00
Recording & reporting final judgment of dissolution of marriage to DOH
 $ 10.50
Each multiple unit in foreclosure timeshare filings
 $ 10.00
Deposit for garnishee
 $ 100.00
Attorney appearing pro hac vice
 $ 100.00
Electronic Judicial Sales 
 $ 70.00
Electronic Tax Deed Sales   
 $ 70.00
Real Property / Mortgage Foreclosure
Claim Value < = $50,000
$ 401.00
Claim Value > $50,000 & < $250,000
$ 906.00
Claim Value > = $250,000
$ 1,906.00
Cross claim, etc. < = $50,000
$ 395.00
Cross claim, etc. > $50,000 & < $250,000
$ 900.00
Cross claim, etc. > = $250,000
$ 1,900.00
2. Civil County
Each defendant in excess of 5
 $ 2.50
Filing fee for claims < $100
 $ 55.00
Filing fee for claims $100.01 - $500
 $ 80.00
Filing fee for claims $500.01 - $2,500
 $ 175.00
Filing fee for claims > $2,500
 $ 300.00
Eviction cases
 $ 185.00
Claims <= $1,000  with Replevin
 $ 130.00
Appeal to Circuit Court
 $ 281.00
Filing fee for reopening a case for claims <$500.01
 $ 25.00
Filing fee for reopening a case for claims >$500
 $ 50.00
Deposit for garnishee
 $ 100.00
Proceedings of garnishment
 $ 85.00
Attorney appearing pro hac vice
 $ 100.00
Cross claim, counterclaim 3rd party complaint
filing fee  if relief > $2,500
 $ 295.00
Issuance of summons
 $ 10.00
3. Civil Family
Adoptions, including sealing the file
 $ 443.00
Dissolution of marriage
 $ 409.00
All other actions
 $ 301.00
All Other Non-Domestic Relations Actions 
 $ 401.00
Each defendant in excess of 5
 $ 2.50
Appeal to District Court of Appeals:
Check written to District Court
 $ 300.00
Appeal to District Court of Appeals: Collected by Clerk
 $ 100.00
Proceedings of garnishment, attachment,
replevins and distress
 $ 85.00
Filing fee for reopening a case
 $ 50.00
Deposit for garnishee
 $ 100.00
Attorney appearing pro hac vice
 $ 100.00
Notice of recording
 $ 42.00
Cross claim, counterclaim 3rd party complaint filing fee
 $  295.00
Juvenile TPR Adoptions
 $  343.00
4. Parking Violation Bureau
Paid Within 30 Days:
Overtime parking and improper parking within meter space
 $ 18.00
Moving other person's parked vehicle without authority
 $ 23.00
Improper or restricted parking
 $ 23.00
Prohibited parking
 $ 28.00
Leaving vehicle unattended without stopping engine
 $ 28.00
Parking so as to obstruct traffic or hazardous parking
 $ 28.00
No valid license plate
 $ 33.00
Willfully obstructing traffic
 $ 33.00
Stroller parking
 $ 34.00
Dismissal fee for proof of handicapped
parking permit
 $  7.50
Dismissal fee for expired tag violation
 $ 10.00
Unlawfully parking in "Disabled Permit Only" space
(1st violation)
 $ 153.00

Unlawfully parking in "Disabled Permit Only" space
(Repeat violation)

 $ 253.00
Unlawful parking/blocking handicap access
 $ 103.00
Paid After 30 Days:
Overtime parking and improper parking within meter space
 $ 45.00
Moving other person's parked vehicle without authority
 $ 42.00
Improper or restricted parking
 $ 42.00
Prohibited parking
 $ 47.00
Leaving vehicle unattended without stopping engine
 $ 47.00
Parking so as to obstruct traffic or hazardous parking
 $47.00
No valid license plate
 $ 57.00
Willfully obstructing traffic
 $ 57.00
Stroller parking
 $ 57.00
Unlawfully parking in "Disabled Permit Only" space
(1st violation)
 $ 153.00
Unlawfully parking in "Disabled Permit Only" space
(Repeat violation)
 $ 253.00
Unlawful parking/blocking handicap access
 $ 103.00
5.  Civil Probate/Guardianship
Opening an estate;open a safe-deposit box; enter rooms and places; determination of heirs; foreign guardian
 $ 232.00
Caveat and notice of trusts
 $ 40.00
Petition and order to admit foreign wills
 $ 232.00
Disposal of personal property without administration
 $ 236.00
Summary administration for estate < $1,000
 $ 236.00
Summary administration for estate > $1,000
 $ 346.00
Formal & ancillary administration, curatorship
and conservatorship
 $ 401.00
Guardianship of person only
 $ 236.00
Formal guardianship
 $ 286.00
V.A. guardianship
 $ 236.00
Petition for incapacity
 $ 232.00
Appeal to District Court of Appeals: Check written to
District Court
 $ 400.00
Appeal to District Court of Appeals: Collected by Clerk
 $ 100.00
Filing of verified inventory valued at > $25,000
 $ 85.00
Filing annual accounting for estate valued at <= $25,000
 $ 20.00
Filing annual accounting for estate valued at
$25,000 to $100,000
 $ 85.00
Filing annual accounting for estate valued at
$100,000.01 to $500,000
 $ 170.00
Filing annual accounting for estates valued at
> $500,000
 $ 250.00
Filing fee for reopening a case
 $ 50.00
 Attorney appearing pro hac vice 
 $ 100.00
6.  Civil Traffic
Persons cited for traffic violations select one of the following:

1.  Pay civil penalty within 30 days (points).

2.  Attend driver improvement school within 30 days (no points).

3.  Request a trial by a hearing officer or judge within 30 days.

Note:  Total payment includes fine, court costs and fees

Pedestrian/bicycle violation
 $ 77.50
Non-moving or renewing tag or registration
Violations under chapter 320 & 322
 $ 129.00
Non-moving Violations under chapter 316
 $ 129.00
Moving (speeding or speeding in unposted zone)
violations under chapter 320 & 322
 $ 176.00
Moving violations under chapter 316 except speeding or speeding in unposted zone
 $ 164.00
Speeding 6-9 MPH
 $ 144.00
Speeding 10-14 MPH
 $ 219.00
Speeding 15-19 MPH
 $ 269.00
Speeding 20-29 MPH
 $ 294.00
Speeding 30 MPH and over 
Only violations 316.1895 & 316.183(3)
 $ 369.00
Speeding in School/Construction zone 1-5 MPH
 $ 169.00
Speeding in School/Construction zone 6-9 MPH
 $ 169.00
Speeding in School/Construction zone 10-14 MPH
 $ 319.00
Speeding in School/Construction zone 15-19 MPH
 $ 419.00
Speeding in School/Construction zone 20-29 MPH
 $ 469.00
Speeding in School/Construction zone >= 30 MPH
 $ 619.00
Child restraint violation
 $ 179.00
Failure to stop for a school bus
 $ 284.00
Illegal parking in disabled spaces
 $ 196.00
Seat belt violations
 $ 129.00
Toll facility violations
 $ 219.00
Failure to move or slow down for an emergency vehicle
 $149.00
Illegal railroad crossing 
 $ 219.00
Driving all terrain vehicle without a helmet
 $ 124.00
Unsafe equipment (Proof of Repair needed)
 $ 109.00
Attend court for a pedestrian/bicycle violation
 $ 574.00
Attend court for a non-moving violation
 $ 589.00
Attend court for a moving or speeding violation
 $ 619.00
Attend court for speeding in a school/construction zone
 $ 1,119.00
Additional maximum fine for injury or damage to the blind
 $ 250.00
Dismissal fee
 $ 10.00
License reinstatement
 $ 60.00
Failure to attend driver school after electing it
100%of fine + $112.00
Late charges for payments after 30 days
Additional $16.00
Purchase driver history < = 3 years old

 $ 8.00
Additional $7.00 Certification Fee

Purchase driver history 4-7 years old
 $ 10.00
Additional $7.00 Certification Fee
Appeal to circuit court
 $ 281.00
Expired or failure to show driver license,
registration
or Insurance
 $ 129.00
Failure to stop at a red traffic signal
$ 244.00
Election of driver improvement school 
Child restraint violation
 $ 186.00
Failure to stop for a school bus
 $ 291.00
Moving (except speeding & failure to stop at traffic signal)
 $ 186.00
Failure to move or slow down for an emergency vehicle
 $ 156.00
Illegal railroad crossing 
 $ 226.00
Failure to stop at a red traffic signal
 $ 251.00
Moving-Chapters 320 & 322
 $183.00 
Speeding 6-9 MPH
 $ 151.00
Speeding 10-14 MPH
 $ 226.00
Speeding 15-19 MPH
 $ 276.00
Speeding 20-29 MPH
 $ 301.00
Speeding 30 MPH and over
 $  376.00
Speeding in School/Construction/Toll zone 1-5 MPH
 $  176.00
Speeding in School/Construction zone 6-9 MPH
 $ 176.00
Speeding in School/Construction/Toll zone 10-14 MPH
 $  326.00
Speeding in School/Construction/Toll zone 15-19 MPH
 $  426.00
Speeding in School/Construction/Toll zone 20-29 MPH
 $  476.00

Speeding in School/Construction/Toll zone >= 30 MPH Under F.S. 316.1895 & 316.183 (3)

 $  626.00
7.  Criminal  Circuit - Felony and Juvenile
Additional court cost clearing trust fund
 $ 3.00
Local law enforcement education
 $ 2.00
Crimes compensation trust fund
 $ 50.00

Additional court cost fine & forfeiture

 $ 225.00
Fine
 Various 
5% of fine surcharge for Crimes Compensation Trust Fund
 Various 
Crime prevention
 $ 50.00
Crime stopper trust fund
 $ 20.00
Domestic violence surcharge
 $ 201.00
Rape crisis program trust fund
 $ 151.00
FDLE operating trust fund
 $100.00
Public defender application fee
 $ 50.00
Alcohol and drug jail based programs
Various 
Prostitution
 $ 500.00
Attorney lien: Application fee, if unpaid
 $ 50.00
Attorney lien: Attorney fees & costs, at least
 $ 50.00
Child Advocacy Trust
 $ 151.00
County ordinance for additional court costs
 $ 65.00
Appeal to District Court of Appeals:
Check written to District Court
 $ 300.00
Appeal to District Court of Appeals: Collected by Clerk
 $ 100.00
Possession of tobacco by a minor
 $ 25.00
Receiving and disbursing all restitution payments,
per payment
 $ 3.50
SAO Cost of  Prosecution - at least
 $ 100.00
County ordinance for revenue replacement surcharge
 $ 85.00
Teen Court
 $ 3.00
Attorney application fee chapter 39 proceedings
 $ 50.00
Juvenile TPR Adoptions
 $  343.00
8. Criminal County - Juvenile, Domestic Violence, Misdemeanor and Traffic
Additional court cost clearing trust fund
 $ 3.00
Local law enforcement education
 $ 2.00
Crimes compensation trust fund
 $ 50.00
Additional court costs fine & forfeiture
 $ 60.00
Fine
   Various 
5% of fine surcharge
Various 
Crime prevention
 $ 20.00
Crime stopper trust fund
 $ 20.00
Domestic violence surcharge
 $ 201.00
Rape crisis program trust fund
 $ 151.00
FDLE operating trust fund
 $ 100.00
Public defender application fee
 $ 50.00
Alcohol and drug jail based programs
Various 
County alcohol and drug abuse
 $ 15.00
Prostitution
 $ 500.00
Attorney lien: Application fee, if unpaid
 $ 50.00
Attorney lien: Attorney fees & costs, at least
 $ 50.00
BUI brain/spinal cord injury
 $ 60.00
BUI/DUI brain spinal, EMS, criminal justic standard
and training TF
 $ 135.00
Child Advocacy Trust
 $ 151.00
County ordinance for additional court costs
 $ 65.00
Criminal wildlife violation
 $ 250.00
Boating late charges for payments after 30 days
 $ 20.00
Possession of tobacco by a minor
 $ 25.00
Delinquency fee for Traffic Criminal
 $ 25.00
Dismissal fee for proof of boating safety ID
 $ 10.00
Dismissal fee for proof of boating registration
 $ 10.00
Dismissal fee for proof of hunting and fishing license
 $ 10.00
Receiving and disbursing all restitution payments,
per payment
 $  3.50
Appeal to circuit court
 $ 281.00
SAO Cost of Prosecution-at least
 $ 50.00
County ordinance for revenue replacement surcharge
 $ 85.00
Teen Court
 $ 3.00
County/Municipal Ordinance Cost Recovery
 $ 10.00
State Law Enforcement Radio System Trust Fund
 $ 3.00

Cost of Defense for Indigent Defendants

Minimum $ 50.00
9. Depository for Alimony and Child Support
Depository fee
4% with $5.25 max
Delinquency fee
 $ 25.00
Contest fee
 $ 25.00
Final judgment fee
 $ 25.00
Pay-off statement fee
 $ 25.00
Suspension of Driver License
 $ 25.00
10. Interest Rates on Final Judgments
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
8%
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2008
11%
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
11%
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
9%
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
7%
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2004
7%
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
6%
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2002
9%
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
11%
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2000
10%
January 1, 1995 - December 31,1995
8%
11.  Non-Criminal Violations
Filing fee for County and Municipal ordinance or
special law violations
 $ 10.00
Contest fee against non-prevailing party of County and Municipal ordinance violation
 $ 40.00
Vessel safety
 $ 90.00
Littering <= 15 lbs.
 $ 105.00
Littering > 15 lbs.
$ 500 Maximum 
Service Charges for County and Court Functions
Examining, comparing, correcting, verifying & certifying transcripts  in appellate proceedings, per page
 $ 5.00
Preparing, numbering & indexing original record of appellate proceedings, per instrument
 $ 3.50
Certifying copies in public record
 $ 2.00
Verifying an instrument prepared by
someone other than clerk
 $ 3.50
Copies by photographic in public records not > 14" x 8 1/2"
 $ 1.00
Oath, administering, attesting and sealing
 $ 3.50
Validating certificates
 $ 3.50
Preparing affidavit of domicile
 $ 5.00
Exemplified clerk certificates, including
signing and sealing
 $ 7.00
Authenticated clerk certificates, including signing and sealing
 $ 7.00
Issuing and filing subpeona for a witness,
including signing & sealing
 $ 7.00
Signing and sealing subpeona
 $ 2.00
Approving bond
 $ 8.50
Searching records, each year
 $ 2.00
Sealing any court file or expungement of record
 $ 42.00
Payment plan fee
 $ 25.00
Certified or registered mail postal charges
 Cost 
Electronic copy of computer database information
 Cost 
Non-sufficient funds:  < = $50
 $ 25.00
Non-sufficient funds: $50.01 to $300
 $ 30.00
Non-sufficient funds:  > $300
>of $40 or 5% of ck
County court mediation and arbitration, per session
 $ 60.00
Circuit court mediation and arbitration: < = $50,000 income
 $ 60.00
Circuit court mediation and arbitration: > $50,000 income
 $ 120.00

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