Lake County Courthouse
Filing information for Lake County Courthouse in Tavares, FL. Part of the Lake County small claims court system.
E-Filing
✓ Available
Max Claim
$8,000
Courthouse Details
Lake County Courthouse
550 W. Main St., East Wing, First Floor
Tavares, FL 32778
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 7800
Tavares, FL 32778
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Area Served
All of Lake County
How to File at Lake County Courthouse
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: Self-represented litigants are not required to e-file but may do so through the statewide 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 guideFor statewide rules, see the full Florida small claims court guide →