Gulf County Small Claims Court

How to file a small claims case in Gulf County, FL. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Port St. Joe area.

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Courts (2)

2 courthouses

Main Courthouse

Gulf County Courthouse

1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., Room 149

Port St. Joe, FL 32456

Phone: (850) 229-6112Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Other Courthouse Locations

Clerks Annex Office

153 N 3rd Street

Wewahitchka, FL 32465

Serves: All of Gulf County

Phone: (850) 639-2175Hours: Friday Only, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM CST
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How to File in Gulf County

E-filing available

This county accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.

File in person

Bring your completed forms to the courthouse clerk during business hours. Pay the filing fee by cash, check, or credit card.

File by mail

Most small claims courts accept filing by mail — check with this courthouse first. Typically you mail your completed forms with the filing fee (check or money order) 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 including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Florida small claims court guide →

Data verified May 6, 2026.