Florida · Seminole County

Small Claims Court in Seminole 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.

Claims up to $8,000 Squabble handles the filing Attorney-founded
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Where to file small claims in Seminole 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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Seminole County

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

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Sanford
Seminole County Courthouse
301 N Park Ave., Sanford, FL, 32771
(407) 665-4300

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 Seminole County are handled at Seminole County Courthouse in Sanford. Seminole County covers 25 ZIP codes, including the Altamonte Springs, Casselberry and Geneva 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 Seminole County

Small claims in Seminole County

Residents of Seminole County, Florida, which has a population of 494,605, can bring small claims cases in the Florida County Court, where the claim limit is $8,000. These cases are handled at the Seminole County Courthouse in Sanford, located at 301 N Park Ave., Sanford, 32771, and reachable by phone at (407) 665-4330. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Electronic filing is available. The county includes communities such as Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Lake Mary, Longwood, Oviedo, and Winter Springs, along with ZIP codes including 32701, 32707, 32750, 32765, and 32773. Seminole County lies near Orange County, Volusia County, and Lake County. Additional information about the courthouse is posted at https://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/locations/County-Courthouse.stml.

Where Seminole County hears these cases

Seminole County Courthouse

301 N Park Ave., Sanford, FL 32771
Hours
Monday to Friday8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Saturday to SundayClosed

Seminole County at a glance

Population494,605
Court sits inSanford
Court systemFlorida County Court
Claim limit$8,000
ZIP codes in county25
Towns and cities10
Electronic filingAvailable

Towns and ZIP codes in Seminole County

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

Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Geneva, Lake Mary, Lake Monroe, Longwood, Mid Florida, Oviedo, Sanford, Winter Springs.

ZIP codes:

32701327073270832714327153271632718327193273032732327453274632747327503275232762327653276632771327723277332779327913279532799

Seminole County in context

Seminole County is the 13th most populous of Florida's 67 counties, with about 494,605 residents. Seminole County Courthouse, in Sanford, is about 10 miles from the Orange County courthouse in Orlando and 7 miles from the Volusia County courthouse in DeLand.

Nearby counties

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

Squabble in Seminole County

Cases prepared since Jan 202418
Most common disputeUnpaid debts
Median claim$7,300

Also frequent here: broken contracts (5). Figures as of September 2026, from Squabble's own case records.

Sources for Seminole County

The Essentials

Small claims filing requirements in Seminole 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 Seminole 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
Start your claim
FAQ

Seminole 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 Seminole County Courthouse.
Can you file online?+
Yes.
Where is the courthouse?+
Seminole County Courthouse, 301 N Park Ave., Sanford, FL 32771. Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Saturday to Sunday Closed. Phone: (407) 665-4330.
Which towns does this county cover?+
Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Geneva, Lake Mary, Lake Monroe, Longwood, Mid Florida, Oviedo, Sanford, Winter Springs.

Official sources

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

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