Duval County Courthouse — Small Claims Department
Filing information for Duval County Courthouse — Small Claims Department in Jacksonville, FL. Part of the Duval County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$8,000
Courthouse Details
Duval County Courthouse — Small Claims Department
501 W. Adams Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Area Served
All of Duval County, which is consolidated with the City of Jacksonville (since 1968). Includes Jacksonville, Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jacksonville Beach, and Baldwin. ENTIRE COUNTY served by this single centralized courthouse.
How to File at Duval County Courthouse — Small Claims Department
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: E-filing is MANDATORY for attorneys per Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525. Self-represented (pro se) litigants are encouraged but NOT required to use the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal — paper filings still accepted from pro se filers. Pro se filers can register at the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (myflcourtaccess.com) or use the DIY Florida platform within the portal for guided self-service. New small claims case initiation supported for pro se via the portal. Per E-Portal requirement effective August 20, 2022 (Courthouse News Service v. Forman): all e-filers must designate whether case-initiating documents contain confidential information when filing in Circuit Civil (CA), County Civil (CC), and Small Claims (SC) cases.
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.
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