Process service and court filing in Monroe County, Florida
6 Monroe County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Yes for attorneys (statewide Florida rule)
- E-filing system
- Florida Courts E-Filing Portal
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- About $400 for circuit civil actions (Fla. Stat. 28.241; fee structure effective 2009 per SB 1728)
- Small claims fee
- County civil/small claims tiers (Fla. Stat. 34.041): under $100 = $55; $101-$500 = $80; $501-$2,500 = $175; $2,501-$15,000 = $300
- Family law petition fee
- About $408 for dissolution of marriage (Monroe County fee schedule)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, retrieved November 5, 2026. Monroe County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Monroe County for law firms across the country. We cover all 6 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 Monroe County?
1Court lists e-filing in Monroe County as: Yes for attorneys (statewide Florida rule). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Monroe County courthouses hear civil cases?
Monroe County Circuit Court - Monroe County Courthouse (Key West), Monroe County Court - Monroe County Courthouse (Key West), Monroe County Circuit Court - Marathon Courthouse, Monroe County Court - Marathon Courthouse, Monroe County Circuit Court - Plantation Key Courthouse, Monroe County Court - Plantation Key Courthouse. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Monroe County?
About $400 for circuit civil actions (Fla. Stat. 28.241; fee structure effective 2009 per SB 1728), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Monroe 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 Monroe County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.