Florida small claims handles disputes up to $8,000 without a lawyer — but the case starts before the courthouse, with a demand letter that sets a date, states the amount, and shows you tried. Describe what happened. You get the letter, the rules, the fees, the deadline computed, and what to gather for the day you file.
Free demand letter
Who owes you, how much, why, when it happened, what you've already asked for, and what proof you have (texts, receipts, photos, a lease).
Why this exists
A dated demand with the amount, the reason, the law, and a deadline does two things: it often gets you paid, and if it doesn't, it's exhibit A.
How it works
Who, how much, why, when, what you've asked for, what proof you have.
A firm demand with a response date computed, the law that fits your kind of claim, the limitations period, the small-claims limit and fees.
Where to file (the county where the defendant lives or the deal happened), the statement of claim, service, the pre-trial conference — and what to bring.
Plans
For one person. Tenant unions, legal-aid clinics and credit unions license it.
The demand letter plus a filled-in statement-of-claim outline, an evidence list and exhibit labels, a pre-trial conference script, and a deadline calendar with the limitations period.
Branded demand tool for members and clients.
All prices in USD, handled by Stripe. The free letter never goes behind a paywall.
Common questions
Small Claims Letter FL drafts a demand letter and explains Florida's small-claims process, but it is not legal advice and cannot predict what a judge will decide. For guidance specific to your situation, confirm with a professional or your county clerk's self-help centre.
Florida small claims covers disputes up to $8,000, heard in county court, with filing fees that vary by amount and a pre-trial conference along the way. Filing fees and procedures vary slightly by county, so the clerk of court is the final authority.
The tool computes a response date for your demand letter and can point you to the statute of limitations for your kind of claim under Fla. Stat. 95.11. This isn't legal advice, so confirm the exact deadlines with your county clerk or a professional before relying on them.
Yes — Small Claims Letter FL is described as free. The material doesn't say anything about whether what you paste is stored, so that's not something we can confirm here.
If your claim is over $8,000, against a government entity, or a landlord eviction, it falls outside small claims and outside this tool. Business invoices should use Invoice Chaser instead, and free help is also available through your county clerk's self-help centre or floridalawhelp.org.
Small Claims Letter FL redacta una carta de exigencia y explica el proceso de reclamos menores de la Florida, pero no es asesoría legal y no puede predecir la decisión de un juez. Para orientación específica a su situación, confirme con un profesional o con el centro de autoayuda de la oficina del secretario de su condado.
Los reclamos menores en la Florida cubren disputas de hasta $8,000, se ven en la corte de condado, con tarifas de presentación que varían según el monto y una conferencia previa al juicio. Las tarifas de presentación y los procedimientos varían un poco según el condado, así que el secretario de la corte tiene la última palabra.
La herramienta calcula una fecha de respuesta para su carta de exigencia y puede indicarle el estatuto de limitaciones aplicable a su tipo de reclamo según el Fla. Stat. 95.11. Esto no es asesoría legal, así que confirme los plazos exactos con el secretario de su condado o con un profesional antes de confiar en ellos.
Sí — Small Claims Letter FL se describe como gratuita. El material no menciona si lo que usted escribe se guarda, así que eso no es algo que podamos confirmar aquí.
Si su reclamo supera los $8,000, es contra una entidad gubernamental, o se trata de un desalojo de propietario, queda fuera de los reclamos menores y de esta herramienta. Las facturas de negocio deben usar Invoice Chaser, y también hay ayuda gratuita disponible en el centro de autoayuda de la oficina del secretario de su condado o en floridalawhelp.org.
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