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Miami-Dade County Small Claims Court

Small Claims Court (County Court) • Population: 2,701,767

$8,000
Maximum Claim
$55 - $300
Filing Fees
30-90 days
Timeline
In-person
Hearing Format

Courthouse Information

Courthouse

Miami-Dade County Courthouse

Address

73 W Flagler St, Suite 133, Miami, FL 33130

Court Website

https://www.flcourts.org

Local Tips

  • Multiple filing locations including South Dade, Coral Gables, and Miami Beach
  • Call 786-29-CIVIL for fee schedules and filing information
  • Parking near downtown courthouse is limited — consider Metrorail to Government Center

How to File in Miami-Dade County

1

Determine if your case qualifies for Florida small claims court (up to $8,000)

2

Send a written demand letter to the other party

3

File your claim at the Miami-Dade County courthouse or online through the Small Claims Court (County Court)

4

Serve the defendant with official notice of the lawsuit

5

Prepare your evidence, documents, and witnesses

6

Attend the in-person hearing and present your case

Statute of Limitations in Florida

5 years
Written Contracts
4 years
Oral Contracts
4 years
Property Damage

Important Rules in Florida

Pre-trial conference required
Mediation strongly encouraged

Frequently Asked Questions

To file a small claims case in Miami-Dade County, Florida, visit your local courthouse at 73 W Flagler St, Suite 133, Miami, FL 33130 or the Small Claims Court (County Court) website. You'll need to fill out the claim form, pay the filing fee ($55 - $300), and serve the defendant. The maximum claim amount is $8,000.

The maximum you can sue for in Florida small claims court is $8,000. This limit applies to all counties including Miami-Dade County.

In Florida, attorneys are allowed to represent parties in small claims court. While you can represent yourself in Miami-Dade County, you may choose to hire a lawyer for your case.

From filing to hearing, a small claims case in Florida typically takes 30-90 days. Timelines in Miami-Dade County may vary depending on court schedules.

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