Process service and court filing in Charlotte County, Florida
2 Charlotte County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys (all Florida courts); self-represented permissive
- E-filing system
- Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (MyFloridaCourtAccess)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $400.00 (circuit civil complaint/petition; per Fla. Stat. 28.241)
- Small claims fee
- $55.00-$300.00 (small claims, tiered by claim amount)
- Family law petition fee
- $408.00 (dissolution of marriage; statewide statutory per Fla. Stat. 28.241)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Charlotte County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Charlotte County for law firms across the country. We cover all 2 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Charlotte County?
1Court lists e-filing in Charlotte County as: Mandatory for attorneys (all Florida courts); self-represented permissive. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Charlotte County courthouses hear civil cases?
Charlotte County Circuit Court, Charlotte County Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Charlotte County?
$400.00 (circuit civil complaint/petition; per Fla. Stat. 28.241), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Charlotte County?
Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.
How is Charlotte County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.