Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Orange and Osceola Counties Filing Fees and Waivers

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Case transfer filing fee

The party designated in a transfer order must deliver the other court’s filing fee to the Clerk within 30 days of the order for an improper-venue or forum-non-conveniens transfer.

When an order has been entered transferring a case from an Orange or Osceola Circuit Court to another Circuit Court on grounds of improper venue or forum non conveniens, the party designated in the order to pay the transfer costs within thirty (30) days of the date of the order, shall deliver to the Clerk the filing fee for the other Court to accompany the file upon its transfer.

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Transfer to another circuit court

The party designated in a transfer order must deliver the other court's filing fee to the Clerk within 30 days of the order when transferring a case for improper venue or forum non conveniens.

(1) To Another Circuit Court. When an order has been entered transferring a case from an Orange or Osceola Circuit Court to another Circuit Court on grounds of improper venue or forum non conveniens, the party designated in the order to pay the transfer costs within thirty (30) days of the date of the order, shall deliver to the Clerk the filing fee for the other Court to accompany the file upon its transfer.

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Motion

An appellant seeking waiver of fees and costs must electronically file a motion accompanied by an affidavit of insolvency.

A party claiming indigency who desires to have Clerk’s fees and costs waived in connection with an appeal from County Court to the Civil Division of this Court or from the Civil Division of this Court to an appellate court must e-file a motion accompanied by an affidavit of insolvency.

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Civil cases

Fee

10.5

Applies to

Recording

A $10.50 check for recording is required in marriage cases only.

$10.50 checkfor recordinz; Marriage only;

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Civil cases

Fee

10.5

Applies to

Final judgment

A $10.50 check must be included for recording the final judgment.

Check for $10.50 for recording of final judgment;

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Applies to

Case transfer

The party designated in a venue- or forum-non-conveniens-transfer order must deliver the other court’s filing fee to the Clerk within 30 days after the order so the fee accompanies the transferred file.

When an order has been entered transferring a case from an Orange or Osceola Circuit Court to another Circuit Court on grounds of improper venue or forum non conveniens, the party designated in the order to pay the transfer costs within thirty (30) days of the date of the order, shall deliver to the Clerk the filing fee for the other Court to accompany the file upon its transfer.

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Motion

A party seeking waiver of Clerk’s fees and costs for the specified appeals must electronically file a motion with an affidavit of insolvency.

A party claiming indigency who desires to have Clerk’s fees and costs waived in connection with an appeal from County Court to the Civil Division of this Court or from the Civil Division of this Court to an appellate court must e-file a motion accompanied by an affidavit of insolvency.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Appeal fee waiver motion

An appeal fee-waiver request must be filed with an affidavit and served on opposing parties; absent objection within five days, the movant must promptly submit a proposed order, while an objector must obtain hearing time within four to seven working days and simultaneously file and serve notice of hearing.

A party claiming financial inability who desires to have clerk’s fees and costs waived in connection with an appeal from the Domestic Division to an appellate court must file a motion accompanied by affidavit and serve copies on the opposing parties. If no written objection is filed by an opposing party within five (5) days of the filing and service of the motion and affidavit, the movant must then promptly present a proposed order to the presiding judge either at ex parte or by mail. If a written objection is to be filed, the objecting party must obtain hearing time within not less than four (4) nor more than seven (7) working days and file and serve notice of hearing simultaneously with the objection.

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Appeal motion

For an appeal seeking waiver of clerk fees and costs, the party must electronically file a motion accompanied by an affidavit of insolvency.

A party claiming indigency who desires to have Clerk’s fees and costs waived in connection with an appeal from County Court to the Civil Division of this Court or from the Civil Division of this Court to an appellate court must e-file a motion accompanied by an affidavit of insolvency.

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Applies to

Case transfer

When County Court has subject-matter jurisdiction, the assigned judge must order transfer and specify the party responsible for any necessary filing fees; the Clerk assigns the case after receiving the case and fee.

When this Court finds the County Court has subject matter jurisdiction, the assigned Judge shall enter an order transferring the case and specifying which party shall pay any necessary filing fees. When the case and filing fee has been received, the Clerk shall assign the case to a Judge as if it was a newly filed case.

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Affidavit of insolvency

A party seeking waiver of certain Clerk’s and Sheriff’s fees and costs must file the Clerk-provided affidavit of insolvency.

A party claiming indigency and seeking to have certain Clerk’s and Sheriff’s fees and costs waived must complete and file an affidavit of insolvency provided by the Clerk.

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Affidavit of insolvency

A party claiming indigency and seeking to have certain Clerk’s and Sheriff’s fees and costs waived must complete and file an affidavit of insolvency provided by the Clerk.

Summary: A party seeking waiver of Clerk’s and Sheriff’s fees and costs in an original civil proceeding must complete and file the Clerk’s affidavit of insolvency.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Clerk and sheriff fees and costs ?

A party claiming financial inability who desires to have certain clerk’s and sheriff’s fees and cost waived will complete and file an affidavit on a form provided by the clerk. If the affidavit is sufficient, the clerk will issue and file written certificate and provide copies of the certificate to the insolvent party. If the clerk deems the affidavit insufficient, the party may file a motion to have the assigned judge determine whether the affidavit is sufficient for a waiver of costs and fees. Only a party to a legal action which is presently pending and undisposed of is entitled to a certificate waiving costs and fees. If a party is represented by an attorney the attorney shall make a written certificate as required by section 57.018(1), Florida Statutes.

Summary: A financially unable party must file the clerk's affidavit to seek waiver of specified clerk's and sheriff's fees and costs, may seek judicial review if the clerk rejects it, and is eligible only while the action remains pending and undisposed of.

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Circuit court filing ?

A party claiming indigency and seeking to have certain Clerk’s and Sheriff’s fees and costs waived must complete and file an affidavit of insolvency provided by the Clerk.

Summary: A party seeking waiver of specified clerk and sheriff fees and costs in original Circuit Court proceedings must complete and file the Clerk’s affidavit of insolvency.

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Filing fees ?

On the payment tab, you may pay any fees that may be due. You may pay by credit card or electronic check.

Summary: Any filing fees due through the portal may be paid by credit card or electronic check.

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Pro se cases

On the payment tab, you may pay any fees that may be due. You may pay by credit card or electronic check.

Summary: Any fees due in connection with the filing may be paid by credit card or electronic check through the portal's payment tab.

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Written certificate

If a party is represented, the attorney may submit a written certificate as required by Florida Statute 57.018 (1).

Summary: For a represented party, the attorney may submit the written certificate required by Florida Statute 57.018(1) for waiver of fees and costs.