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Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center

Filing information for Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center in Gainesville, FL. Part of the Alachua County small claims court system.

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E-Filing

✓ Available

Max Claim

$8,000

Courthouse Details

Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center

201 E University Ave

Gainesville, FL 32601

Phone: (352) 374-3636Fax: (352) 338-3201Email: clerk@alachuaclerk.org

Hours: 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday (Excluding Holidays)

Area Served

Alachua County

How to File at Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center

E-filing available

This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

Note: E-filing is available through the statewide Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse during business hours.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this court first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee plus a self-addressed stamped envelope for your returned copies.

Ready to get your money back?

A demand letter often settles disputes before a case is ever filed — and it only takes a few minutes.

Read the demand letter guide

For statewide rules, see the full Florida small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.