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There is no requirement in the Rules of Civil Procedure for type of font, font size, or the like. The typical font used is Times New Roman or Courier. Please note that there are very strict requirements in the Rules of Appellate Procedure as to the type style and spacing of briefs. See Fla.

FILING FORMS ONLIN Forms can be filed electronically online once completed, signed and notarized. Firsttime users will need to create an account. Please choose ?SelfRepresented Litigant? as the filer role when registering. Before you file, please make sure it is signed and notarized as required.

INDIVIDUAL REPRESENTATION Generally speaking, a nonlawyer may not represent another in court. An out-of-state attorney who wishes to represent someone in a Florida court must seek permission to appear pro hac vice in order to do so. Rule 2.510 Fla.

You, the plaintiff, must file a ?Statement of Claim? form, available at your Clerk's office. This must be fully completed and signed to receive a pre-trial conference date. If your claim is based upon written documentation, attach a copy of the contract to the Statement of Claim form. You may file by mail or in person.

The complaint is the written document that begins a lawsuit. The complaint sets out the plaintiff's claim against the defendant or defendants. The plaintiff files the complaint with the clerk. With the complaint, the plaintiff must file a civil cover sheet and summons for each defendant.

Initial Filing Fees Filing TypeCostSmall claims less than $100$55Small claims of $100, up to $500$80Small claims more than $500, up to $2,500$175Small claims more than $2,500, up to $8,000$3001 more row