Miami-Dade County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Miami-Dade County, FL. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Miami area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$8,000
Courts (4)
4 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center / Dade County Courthouse (Main / Downtown Miami)
22 NW 1st St
Miami, FL 33128
Other Courthouse Locations
Hialeah District Court
11 E. 6th St
Hialeah, FL 33010
North Dade Justice Center
15555 Biscayne Blvd
North Miami Beach, FL 33160
South Dade Justice Center (at South Dade Government Center)
10710 SW 211th St
Cutler Bay, FL 33189
How to File in Miami-Dade 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 guideFor statewide rules including filing limits, statutes of limitations, and court procedures, see the full Florida small claims court guide →