Sarasota County Small Claims Court
How to file a small claims case in Sarasota County, FL. Courthouse locations, hours, fees, and filing options for the Sarasota area.
E-Filing
✓ Available
File your claim online — no trip to file
Max Claim
$8,000
Courts (2)
2 courthouses
Main Courthouse
Sarasota County Historic Courthouse
2000 Main St.
Sarasota, FL 34237
Other Courthouse Locations
South County Courthouse
4004 S. Tamiami Trail
Venice, FL 34293
Serves: The geographic area of Sarasota County lying south of a line running east and west along Blackburn Point Road, extending east to the eastern boundary of Sarasota County.
How to File in Sarasota 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 →