Process service and court filing in Sarasota County, Florida
6 Sarasota County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Mandatory for attorneys (Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.525)
- E-filing system
- Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (myflcourtaccess.gov)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $400.00 (general civil action); mortgage foreclosure $400 (up to $50k) / $905 ($50k-$250k)
- Small claims fee
- $55 (up to $100) / $80 ($100-$500) / $175 ($500-$2,500) / $300 ($2,500-$15,000) / $400 ($15,000-$50,000), County Court
- Family law petition fee
- $397.50 (dissolution of marriage); $300.00 (other family/Ch. 61 petitions)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Sarasota County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Sarasota 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 Sarasota County?
1Court lists e-filing in Sarasota County as: Mandatory for attorneys (Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.525). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Sarasota County courthouses hear civil cases?
Sarasota County Circuit Court - Historic Courthouse (Sarasota), Sarasota County Court - Historic Courthouse (Sarasota), Sarasota County Circuit Court - Judge Lynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center, Sarasota County Court - Judge Lynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center, Sarasota County Circuit Court - South County Courthouse (Venice), Sarasota County Court - South County Courthouse (Venice). We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Sarasota County?
$400.00 (general civil action); mortgage foreclosure $400 (up to $50k) / $905 ($50k-$250k), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Sarasota 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 Sarasota County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.