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Small Claims Court in Marion County

A complete filing guide.

Small claims court is where money disputes are resolved on simplified procedures, with a filing fee set by the court and a hearing before a judge.

Below: the claim limit, the court's filing fee, the courthouse with its hours and phone, the towns and ZIP codes this county covers, and how to file. Squabble prepares the paperwork and files it for you.

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Local Courts

Where to file small claims in Marion County

Small claims here are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case.

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Marion County

Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.

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Ocala
Marion County Summary Small Claims Court
110 NW 1st Ave., Ocala, FL, 34475
(352) 671-5604

Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.

Small claims filings from Marion County are handled at Marion County Summary Small Claims Court in Ocala. Marion County covers 39 ZIP codes, including the Anthony, Belleview and Candler areas.

E-filing

Yes

Remote hearings

Some, by court

Clerk hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday Closed

In this county

Filing in Marion County

Small claims in Marion County

Residents of Marion County, Florida, which has a population of 428,905, can file small claims cases at the Marion County Summary Small Claims Court in Ocala, located at 110 NW 1st Ave., 34475. The court operates within the Florida County Court system and handles claims up to $8,000. Its clerk counter is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and is closed Saturday and Sunday, and it can be reached by phone at (352) 671-5604. The court serves the entire county, including communities such as Ocala, Belleview, Dunnellon, Citra, Summerfield, Silver Springs, Reddick, and Weirsdale, and ZIP codes such as 34470, 34471, 34472, 34473, 34432, and 32134. Marion County lies near Putnam County, Alachua County, and Citrus County. Electronic filing is available for small claims matters, so documents may be submitted online rather than delivered in person during counter hours.

Where Marion County hears these cases

Marion County Summary Small Claims Court

110 NW 1st Ave., Ocala, FL 34475
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Marion County at a glance

Population428,905
Court sits inOcala
Court systemFlorida County Court
Claim limit$8,000
ZIP codes in county39
Towns and cities20
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Marion County

A case filed here usually comes from one of these communities:

Anthony, Belleview, Candler, Citra, Dunnellon, Eastlake Weir, Evinston, Fairfield, Fort Mc Coy, Lowell, Mc Intosh, Ocala, Ocklawaha, Orange Lake, Orange Springs, Reddick, Silver Springs, Sparr, Summerfield, Weirsdale.

All 39 ZIP codes in Marion County
321113211332133321343217932182321833219232195326173263332634326633266432681326863442034421344303443134432344703447134472344733447434475344763447734478344793448034481344823448334488344893449134492

Marion County in context

Marion County is the 18th most populous of Florida's 67 counties, with about 428,905 residents. Marion County Summary Small Claims Court, in Ocala, is about 22 miles from the Putnam County courthouse in Palatka and 17 miles from the Alachua County courthouse in Gainesville.

Nearby counties

If the other side lives just over the county line, the case may belong next door:

Sources for Marion County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Marion County

$8,000
Maximum claim
$8,000 maximum
$55–$300
Court filing fee
Set by the court, by claim size
Available
E-filing
File electronically
Permitted
Lawyer at hearing
Allowed, not required

Rules set by Florida

State law sets the rules on what the court can hear, serving the other side, filing deadlines, interest, the hearing and collecting a judgment.

Step by Step

How to file a small claims case in Marion County

Filing fee
  • Claims up to $99.99: $55
  • Claims up to $500: $80
  • Claims up to $2,500: $175
  • Claims over $2,500: $300
File online
Yes, this court accepts small-claims filings online
Where
The courthouse listed above
Or let Squabble file it
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FAQ

Marion County small claims court FAQs

How much can you sue for?+
Up to $8,000.
What does it cost to file?+
$55–$300.
Where do you file?+
At Marion County Summary Small Claims Court.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Marion County Summary Small Claims Court, 110 NW 1st Ave., Ocala, FL 34475. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (352) 671-5604.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Anthony, Belleview, Candler, Citra, Dunnellon, Eastlake Weir, Evinston, Fairfield, Fort Mc Coy, Lowell, Mc Intosh, Ocala, Ocklawaha, Orange Lake, Orange Springs, Reddick, Silver Springs, Sparr, Summerfield, Weirsdale.

Official sources

Last checked August 2026. Verify current details with the court.

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