Pinellas County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Pinellas County, FL. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the St. Petersburg area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$8,000
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Clearwater Courthouse
315 Court St., Room 170
Clearwater, FL 33756
Other Courthouse Locations
St. Petersburg Branch
545 First Ave. N.
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Serves: 33701, 33702, 33703, 33704, 33705, 33706, 33707, 33708, 33709, 33710, 33711, 33712, 33713, 33714, 33715, 33716, 33729, 33730, 33731, 33732, 33733, 33734, 33736, 33737, 33738, 33740, 33741, 33742, 33743, 33744, 33747, 33772, 33773, 33776, 33777, 33780, 33781, 33782, 33784
How to File in Pinellas 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 →