County Civil settles disputes for cases that exceed $8,000.00 but do not exceed $50,000.00. There are no forms available at the Clerk's Office for County Civil lawsuits. If you should choose to file your own case, the Law Library is available for research and has some forms available to copy. Please remember, the law librarian cannot answer any legal questions or give any legal advice. As in all matters involving the law, if you do not feel fully comfortable or qualified to represent yourself, you may want to consider obtaining the services of a competent lawyer.
The County Civil court is also where most Tenant Eviction proceedings are filed. The Clerk's Office has the packet for "Non-Payment of Rent" Evictions for Possession Only and a packet for Eviction and Damages.
For information regarding specific reopening fees of any circuit court case, including small claims and county court, pursuant to F.S. 34.041(s)
Turbo Court is another resource made available for interested individuals to represent themselves. Turbo Court is an online guide to help you through the preparation of legal forms approved by the Florida Supreme Court. The clerk staff cannot provide legal interpretations or advice. Local county administrative rules or procedures may apply. Upon completion of the forms and prior to filing, please contact our office for further instructions .
| 1) County Civil Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | Amount | |
| 1 | To institute a civil action for claims of $8,001 - $15,000 including foreclosures and foreign judgments | $300.00 |
| 2 | To institute a civil action for claims of $15,001- $50,000 including foreclosures and foreign judgments | $400.00 |
| 3 | Removal of tenant action - possession only (Pursuant to CH 83) | $185.00 |
| 4 | Removal of tenant action - possession and damages of $2,500 or less (Pursuant to CH 83) | $185.00 |
| 5 | Removal of tenant action - possession and damages of $2,501- $15,000 (Pursuant to CH 83) | $300.00 |
| 6 | Removal of tenant action - possession and damages of $15,001-$50,000 (Pursuant to CH 83) | $400.00 |
| 7 | Additional charge for attachment, replevin and distress actions at time of filing | $85.00 |
| 8 | Claims not more than $1,000 filed with a replevin action | $130.00 |
| 9 | To file counter petition, cross‐claim, counterclaim, or third party complaint for claims of $2501‐$15,000 | $295.00 |
| 10 | To file counter petition, cross‐claim, counterclaim, or third party complaint for claims of $15,001‐$50,000 | $395.00 |
| 11 | Garnishment actions, per garnishee (Effective July 1, 2014) | $85.00 |
| 12 | Issuance of a summons (each) | $10.00 |
| 13 | Mediation fee, per session, per party | $60.00 |
| 14 | Eviction Packet | $3.21 |
| 15 | Eviction with Damages Packet | $5.62 |
| 16 | Oath, administering, attesting, and sealing not otherwise provided herein | $3.50 |
| 17 | Bond Approval Fee | $8.50 |
| 18 | Reopening Fee for Claims $500 or less | $25.00 |
| 19 | Reopening Fee for Claims $501 or more | $50.00 |
| 2) Foreign Judgment / Notice of Recording Fees | ||
|---|---|---|
| Description | Amount | |
| 1 | Registered Mail of Notice of Recording to each defendant per address | $16.80 |
| 2 | Preparation of Notice of Recording by Clerk | $7.00 |
Physical / Overnight Mail Address
1115 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34205
Regular Mailing Address
P.O. Box 25400
Bradenton, FL 34206
Business Hours:
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Pursuant to Florida Statute 119.12 (2017), the contact information for the Custodian of Public Records is:
Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller
Attn: Custodian of Public Records
1115 Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, Florida 34205
Tel. 941-749-1800
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Designated sensitive information that is contained in any document filed with the Clerk’s Office must be limited as required in Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.425(a), except as provided in Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.425(b). Any person preparing or filing a court document may not include any portion of a social security number or a bank account, debit, credit card, or charge account number. Truncated versions of identification, license, telephone, and account numbers must be used as well as truncated versions of email addresses, user names, passwords, personal identification numbers, and dates of birth. Only initials should be used to identify minors. Please see Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.425 for current requirements for the minimization of sensitive information in court filings.
Any person has a right to request that a Clerk of Court remove an image or copy of a public record, including an official record, form a publicly available internet website if that image or copy is of a military record, death certificate, or a court file, record, or paper relating to matters or cases governed by the Florida Rules of Family Law, the Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure, or the Florida Probate Rules. Such request must be made in writing and delivered by mail, facsimile, or electronic transmission, or in person to the Clerk of the Court. The request must identify the document identification page number of the document to be removed. No fee will be charges for the removal of a document pursuant to such request. F.S. 28.2221(5)(c). Any person whose social security number or a bank account, debit, credit card, or charge account number is contained in a court document may request that the Clerk’s Office remove such number. Download the Request for Removal of Private Information Form.