Palm Beach County Small Claims Court (Florida): How to File, Fees, Forms & Courthouses

Palm Beach County small claims: the $8,000 limit, four courthouses assigned by ZIP code, fees, the pretrial conference and eCaseView. Checked 2026-10-27.

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Where and how to file small claims in Palm Beach County, Florida.

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Quick answer: In Palm Beach County, small claims are heard by the County Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit, for claims up to $8,000 (not counting costs, interest and attorneys' fees). You can file at the Main Courthouse in West Palm Beach (room 3.2300) or the North, South or West County branches, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Filing fees run $55 to $300, plus $10 per summons. Your case starts with a pretrial conference. County Civil: (561) 355-2500.

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Palm Beach County, Florida small claims at a glance, checked 2026-10-27.

This independent guide covers small claims cases in Palm Beach County, Florida, including West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Belle Glade. Small Claims Coach is not the court; we link to the Clerk's and the court's official pages throughout.

Checked on 2026-10-27 against the Palm Beach County Clerk and 15th Judicial Circuit websites and the Florida Small Claims Rules. Sources are listed below. Jump to court addresses and phones ↓ For the statewide rules, see our Florida small claims guide.

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Which court hears small claims in Palm Beach County?

  • Court: the County Court, 15th Judicial Circuit. The Clerk handles filing.
  • Limit: up to $8,000, not including costs, interest and attorneys' fees (Florida Small Claims Rule 7.010(b)).
  • Pretrial conference first: the case will not be tried at that time. Don't bring witnesses. The plaintiff must appear to avoid having the case dismissed, and the date can't be rescheduled without good cause and prior court approval.
  • Mediation: mediation may take place at the pretrial conference, and whoever appears for a party must have full authority to settle.
  • Businesses: a business may be represented by any principal, or by any employee authorized in writing by a principal. The written authorization must be brought to the pretrial conference.

Which courthouse do I file in?

  • Which county: the court's summons form lists proper venues, including where the contract was entered into, where the event giving rise to the suit occurred, where any defendant resides, any location agreed to in a contract, and, for money due with no agreement, where payment is to be made.
  • Which courthouse: under the 15th Circuit's Administrative Order 3.102, county civil cases other than evictions, including small claims, are filed based on the plaintiff's ZIP code unless the plaintiff is represented by a lawyer (then the lawyer's business address is used). Small claims can also be assigned to the central (Main) courthouse. See the ZIP list below.
  • Not sure? Call County Civil at (561) 355-2500 before you file.

Palm Beach County courthouses by ZIP code

Find your ZIP code (the plaintiff's) below. If you have a lawyer, the lawyer's business address is used instead.

West County Courthouse (Belle Glade)

Belle Glade 33430, Canal Point 33438, Bryant 33439, Clewiston 33440, Wellington 33414 and 33449, Lake Harbor 33459, Pahokee 33476, Pelican Lake 33491, South Bay 33493, Loxahatchee 33470

North County Courthouse (Palm Beach Gardens)

Jupiter 33458, 33468, 33477, 33478; Lake Park 33403; North Palm Beach 33408; Palm Beach Gardens 33418; Tequesta/Inlet 33469; West Palm Beach 33410, 33412, 33419, 33420

South County Courthouse (Delray Beach)

Boca Raton 33427 to 33429, 33431 to 33434, 33481, 33486 to 33488, 33496 to 33499; Delray Beach 33444 to 33448, 33482 to 33484; Boynton Beach 33424 to 33426, 33435 to 33437, 33472 to 33474; Lake Worth 33463, 33467; Manalapan 33462; Palm Springs 33461; also 33441 and 33324

Main Courthouse (West Palm Beach)

West Palm Beach 33401, 33402, 33404 to 33407, 33409, 33411, 33413, 33415 to 33417, 33421 to 33423; Lake Worth 33454, 33460, 33464 to 33466; Palm Beach and South Palm Beach 33480; any ZIP not listed, and filings with no ZIP

Checked 2026-10-27, from 15th Circuit Administrative Order 3.102 (signed Feb. 18, 2025).

Addresses, phone numbers and hours

Filing hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Addresses, rooms and phones are from the Clerk's Small Claims page, its courthouse pages and AO 3.102.

Main Courthouse (West Palm Beach)

Address: 205 North Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Phone: (561) 355-2996

Clerk office:

  • County Civil, Room 3.2300
  • Self Service Center, Room 1.2500

North County Courthouse

Address: 3188 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Phone: (561) 624-6650 (Civil)

Clerk office:

  • Civil

South County Courthouse

Address: 200 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33444

Phone: (561) 274-1588 (Civil)

Clerk office:

  • Room 1S-124

West County Courthouse

Address: 2950 State Road 15, Belle Glade, FL 33430

Phone: (561) 996-4843

Clerk office:

  • Room S-100

How much does small claims cost in Palm Beach County?

From the Clerk's County Civil court fees page:

  • Claims less than $100: $55
  • $100 to $500: $80
  • $500.01 to $2,500: $175
  • $2,500.01 to $8,000: $300
  • Summons issued: $10
  • Clerk's certificate of mailing: $7 per mailing
  • Court mediation: $60 per person per session
  • Re-open: $25 ($500 or less) or $50 (over $500)
  • Sheriff service (per defendant): $40, paid separately to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office

Confirm the current filing and sheriff fees with County Civil at (561) 355-2500 before you file.

Can I e-file in Palm Beach County?

Yes. The Clerk lists electronic filing through the State of Florida E-filing Portal at www.myflcourtaccess.com. The Clerk's page also mentions filing in person and by mail; confirm the details with County Civil at (561) 355-2500.

Palm Beach County small claims forms (Statement of Claim)

See the Clerk's Small Claims page for the forms and instructions, or visit the Self Service Center at the Main Courthouse, Room 1.2500.

How to file in Palm Beach County, step by step

Illustrated winding road with six numbered stations for Palm Beach County, Florida small claims: check your claim fits the limit, pick the courthouse for your ZIP code, prepare your statement of claim, file in person or e-file, arrange service, and go to the pretrial conference with documents but no witnesses.
The steps to file a small claims case in Palm Beach County, Florida.
  1. Make sure your claim is $8,000 or less, not counting costs, interest and attorneys' fees.
  2. Pick the county (see the venue options above), then the courthouse for your ZIP code.
  3. Prepare your statement of claim, using the Clerk's Small Claims page or the Self Service Center.
  4. File in person at any County Civil location, or e-file through the Florida portal, and pay $55 to $300 plus $10 per summons.
  5. Arrange service. Sheriff service is $40 per defendant, paid to PBSO.
  6. Go to the pretrial conference with your documents, but no witnesses, and be ready to settle. Statewide rules are in our Florida guide.

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How to look up a Palm Beach County small claims case

  • Use the Clerk's eCaseView.
  • We couldn't confirm what you can search by. Search eCaseView or call County Civil at (561) 355-2500 to check your case.

What does it cost to collect a judgment?

Winning doesn't mean you get paid automatically. Palm Beach County's collection fees weren't on the pages we checked. Ask County Civil at (561) 355-2500, and see our Florida guide for the statewide steps.

Fee waivers and venue changes

  • Fee waiver: ask County Civil at (561) 355-2500 how to apply.
  • Can't make the pretrial? The date can't be rescheduled without good cause and prior court approval.

Coach's Tips for Palm Beach County

  • Documents yes, witnesses no (at first). Bring your documents to the pretrial conference and be ready to settle. Leave your witnesses at home; the trial comes later.
  • Check your own ZIP code. Without a lawyer, small claims are filed by your ZIP code, not the defendant's.
  • Suing for a business? Bring the written authorization from a principal to the pretrial conference.

Palm Beach County small claims checklist

  • My claim is $8,000 or less.
  • I know the right county and which courthouse my ZIP code goes to.
  • I have my statement of claim ready.
  • I know the filing fee for my claim amount, plus $10 per summons.
  • I have a plan to serve the defendant.
  • I'll go to the pretrial conference with my documents and full authority to settle.
  • My evidence is organized and copied for court.

Palm Beach County small claims FAQ

What is the small claims limit in Palm Beach County?

Up to $8,000, not including costs, interest and attorneys' fees, under Florida Small Claims Rule 7.010(b).

How much does it cost to file small claims in Palm Beach County?

The Clerk lists $55 for claims less than $100, $80 up to $500, $175 up to $2,500 and $300 above that, plus $10 per summons. Sheriff service is $40 per defendant, paid to PBSO.

Which Palm Beach County courthouse do I file in?

Under Administrative Order 3.102, small claims are filed based on the plaintiff's ZIP code unless the plaintiff is represented by a lawyer. Call County Civil at (561) 355-2500 if you have questions.

Where is small claims court in West Palm Beach?

At the Main Courthouse, 205 North Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach. County Civil is in Room 3.2300.

How do I look up a small claims case in Palm Beach County?

Use the Clerk's eCaseView, or call County Civil at (561) 355-2500 to check your case.

Where do I get Palm Beach County small claims forms?

From the Clerk's Small Claims page, or the Self Service Center at the Main Courthouse, Room 1.2500.

Do I need a lawyer for small claims in Palm Beach County?

No. Many people handle small claims themselves. A business may be represented by a principal or an employee authorized in writing by a principal.

Where do I get the Palm Beach County small claims Statement of Claim form?

From the Palm Beach County Clerk's small claims self-service page: https://www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/services/self-service-center/small-claims.

Sources

Checked 2026-10-27.

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