Monroe county resources

monroe COUNTY CLERK OF COURT

The Monroe County Clerk of Court's office has four locations that can answer your procedural questions.  You can also visit their website here.

Southern Legal Counsel

If you think you may be eligible for free legal services, contact Southern Legal Counsel at (352) 271-8890 or apply online.​​

legal Services of greater miami inc.

Legal Services of Greater Miami provides free civil legal services for the low-income communities of Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties and is recognized as one of the most outstanding legal services programs.
Contact Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. at (866) 686-2760 or visit them online to seek free legal assistance in filing your petition. 
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Lawyer referral service

​If you plan to pay for an attorney, you may contact the Florida Lawyer Referral Service at 1-800-342-8011 or apply online.​​

Fees

Item
Amount
Payment Options
Petition Filing Fee
$400.00
Contact County Clerk's Office
Fingerprinting Fee
$35.00 to $75.00 (varies by agency the fingerprints will be submitted to)
Payments must be made in cash only (exact change preferred) to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office