Process service and court filing in Sumter County, Florida
2 Sumter County courthouses
- E-filing required
- Yes for attorneys (statewide)
- E-filing system
- Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (Florida Courts E-Filing Authority)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $400 (county civil, claims $15,001-$50,000; $300 for claims $8,001-$15,000; effective 12/27/2022)
- Small claims fee
- $55 (claims $1-$100), $80 ($101-$500), $175 ($501-$2,500), $300 ($2,501-$8,000); summary procedure, effective 12/27/2022
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Sumter County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Sumter 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 Sumter County?
1Court lists e-filing in Sumter County as: Yes for attorneys (statewide). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Sumter County courthouses hear civil cases?
Sumter County Circuit Court, Sumter County Court. We file and serve for cases at each of them.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Sumter County?
$400 (county civil, claims $15,001-$50,000; $300 for claims $8,001-$15,000; effective 12/27/2022), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Sumter 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 Sumter County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.