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Self-represented litigants can register with the Florida Courts e-Filing Portal, a free service that allows parties to file documents and pleadings online, as well as receive electronic communications from the courts about their cases. You may access the portal 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to file documents.

The length of time to file a lawsuit can vary depending on the type of case and other factors. If all paperwork is completed in a timely manner, it can take anywhere from two to four months for the complaint to be filed but could take longer if there are delays or complications.

After completing the petition and all supporting documents, you must file them with your local clerk of the circuit court. This officially opens the case. Use the FIND A CLERK webpage to find your local clerk of court. You may file petitions or other documents electronically; however, you are not required to do so.

County Civil Court Fees ServiceFeeClaims of $2,500.01 to $15,000$300.00Claims of $15,001 or more$400.00Claims of not more than $1,000 filed simultaneously with an action for replevin of property that is the subject of the claim$130.00Attachment, Distress, Garnishment, Replevin$85.0027 more rows

Depending on the type of case or procedure, Florida's statutes of limitations range from two to four years. The point at which the clock starts ticking typically is the date of the incident or discovery of a wrong.

Small claims are disputes involving money damages where the amount at issue does not exceed $8,000.00 excluding costs, interest and attorneys' fees. See Florida Statutes, Chapter 34, for a description of which causes of action are under the jurisdiction of County Court.