Process Server & Court Filing in Highlands County, FL

Courts we file and serve in

2 Highlands County courthouses

E-filing required: Yes for attorneys (statewide)
E-filing system: Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (myflcourtaccess.com)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $400.00 (circuit civil complaint, claims over $50,000 and $50,000 or less); Fla. Stat. 28.241, eff. 1/1/2023; statewide uniform
Small claims fee: $55 (<$100); $80 ($100-$500); $175 ($500-$2,500); $300 ($2,500-$8,000); Fla. Stat. 34.041
Family law petition fee: $408.00 (dissolution of marriage petition); Fla. Stat. 28.241; statewide uniform
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

Highlands County Circuit Court590 S Commerce Ave, Sebring, FL 33870(863) 402-6565Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate, Juvenile

Highlands County Court590 S Commerce Ave, Sebring, FL 33870(863) 402-6565Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Criminal, Traffic

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Highlands County court information on 1Court

Our services in Highlands County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Highlands 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.

Process serviceSame-day service attempts on rush orders; standard orders in 1 to 3 business days.Proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order, with photo confirmation on personal service.Court filing and e-filingSame-day filings before clerk cutoff times.Conformed copies delivered within hours.Records retrieval and subpoenasSame-day records pickup in most jurisdictions.Subpoena preparation, service and follow-up.Court reportingCertified reporters, videography and trial support.InvestigationsSkip tracing, asset searches and background checks.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Highlands County?

1Court lists e-filing in Highlands County as: Yes for attorneys (statewide). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Highlands County courthouses hear civil cases?

Highlands County Circuit Court, Highlands County Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Highlands County?

$400.00 (circuit civil complaint, claims over $50,000 and $50,000 or less); Fla. Stat. 28.241, eff. 1/1/2023; statewide uniform, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Highlands 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 Highlands County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

Process service and court filing in Highlands County, Florida