Santa Rosa County Courthouse
Filing information for Santa Rosa County Courthouse in Milton, FL. Part of the Santa Rosa County small claims court system.
Small claims in Florida — the numbers that apply at this court
$8,000
maximum claim
from $55
filing fee (published, varies by claim)
4–5 yrs
filing deadline by claim type
Yes
e-filing accepted
Published court information — verify before acting. See the full Florida small claims guide · The form that starts a case: every field explained.
Courthouse Details
Santa Rosa County Courthouse
4025 Avalon Blvd
Milton, FL 32583
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 472
Milton, FL 32572
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Area Served
All of Santa Rosa County
How to File at Santa Rosa County Courthouse
E-filing available
This court accepts electronic filing for small claims cases.
Note: The Santa Rosa County Clerk's office accepts documents through the eFiling Portal for County Civil-Small Claims (CC, 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.
Read the demand letter guideWrong court? Santa Rosa County has 2 courts.
See all 2 courts in Santa Rosa County →Small claims rules in Florida
How much you can sue for
Individuals can sue for up to $8,000.
Limit excludes costs, interest, and attorneys' fees
Deadline to file (statute of limitations)
5 yrs written contract · 4 yrs oral contract · 4 yrs property damage · 4 yrs personal injury
Common questions
How much does it cost to file a small claims case at Santa Rosa County Courthouse?
Filing fees in Florida are set by the state and run from $55 to $400, depending on how much you're claiming. If you can't afford the fee, Florida offers a fee waiver — ask the clerk how to apply. Fees change, so confirm the current amount with the court clerk before you file.
What's the most I can sue for in Santa Rosa County?
Small claims cases in Santa Rosa County are limited to $8,000. If your claim is worth more than that, you either have to bring it in a different court or give up the amount above the limit to stay in small claims. The clerk can confirm which court fits your claim.
Can I file online at Santa Rosa County Courthouse?
Electronic filing exists here, but the record indicates it isn't open to people representing themselves — it's for attorneys. Plan to file in person or by mail, and ask the clerk whether that's still the case.
Where is Santa Rosa County Courthouse, and when is it open?
Santa Rosa County Courthouse is at 4025 Avalon Blvd, Milton, FL 32583. Posted hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Phone: (850) 981-5567. Hours change around holidays and court closures — call ahead before you travel.
Do I have to have a lawyer to file in Milton?
Small claims court is built for people representing themselves, and most filers do exactly that. Whether an attorney may appear varies by state — the state guide linked on this page covers the rule where you are, and the clerk can confirm it.
Answers reflect published court data. Court rules and fees change — the clerk is always the authoritative source.