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Florida Circuit Court Probate Division Directory

Find the Circuit Court Probate Division or probate filing office for Florida estate filings, county venue checks, local packet questions, and county page details.

Search for Your County

Florida probate filings usually start in the county Circuit Court probate division through the clerk. Use the county court or clerk source before preparing summary administration, formal administration, disposition without administration, or local e-filing steps.

For broader Florida court-source navigation, use the Florida probate resource map to compare circuit court probate division, filing-path, local-rule, form, and courthouse-specific source links where available.

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What You'll Find

Each county page includes this information (where available).

Court Address

Physical location of the probate court

Phone Numbers

Contact the clerk's office directly

Website Links

Official court websites and e-filing

Office Hours

When the court is open for filing

Browse All Florida Counties

Click any county to see court contact information and probate details.★ indicates counties with detailed data.

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A1 county

★Alachua

E1 county

★Escambia

N1 county

★Nassau

T1 county

★Taylor

U1 county

★Union

V1 county

★Volusia

Tips for Contacting the Court

Before You Call

  • •Have the decedent's full name, date of death, and last Florida address ready
  • •Know whether there is an original will, codicil, trust, or no-will estate
  • •List any Florida county where the decedent lived or owned real estate
  • •Write down whether you are asking about letters, a small-estate path, original-will filing, or Circuit Court Probate Division packet requirements

What to Ask

  • •Which Circuit Court Probate Division or county office should handle this estate?
  • •Does the office require an appointment, mailed packet, e-filing, or in-person filing?
  • •Which Florida forms and local packet pages should I use?
  • •What are the current filing fee, certified-copy fee, and payment options?
  • •How should I present the original will and certified death certificate?

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find the probate filing office for my county in Florida?
Start with the county where the decedent lived or where the probate case will be filed. This directory helps you identify the local Circuit Court Probate Division, clerk, register, or county office that handles estate matters.
What should I ask the Florida probate filing office before filing?
Ask which Circuit Court Probate Division or county office should handle the estate, which forms and local packet pages apply, whether appointments or e-filing are available, how to present the original will and certified death certificate, and what fees are due.
Can county probate procedures differ within Florida?
Yes. Even where statewide law is similar, counties can vary on local forms, clerk instructions, scheduling, e-filing, and document handling. Always verify local procedure before you submit a case.
What do I need before I call the probate filing office?
Have the decedent’s name, county of residence, date of death, and a rough sense of whether there is a will, real estate, or a small-estate option available. That makes clerk guidance much more useful.

Information current as of April 4, 2026

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in Florida can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.

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