Welcome to the Small Claims Packets Page
Small Claims Resources Completing The Forms Selecting A Packet & Additional Forms How To File Small Claims Forms
Small Claims Brochure & Process Guide
Read the Small Claims Information Brochure and the Small Claims Process Guide:
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| Small Claims Brochure | Small Claims Process Guide | Florida Bar Small Claims Rules |
Completing The Forms
Step One – The Checklist & Downloading Additional Forms |
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| In every packet, there is a checklist that outlines the forms you need for your specific Small Claims case. If you would like to download the forms now, click here: Forms | |
Step Two – Completing the Initial Forms
Step Three – Completing the Summons
Selecting The Appropriate Packet & Additional Forms
1. Determine and download the form which best meets your legal needs: |
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Important: The forms are in printable and fillable PDF format. Only use black ink to complete the information. If you do not have Adobe Reader, please download it here: Adobe Reader |
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| Account Stated Form Packet |  |
| Auto Negligence Form Packet | |
| Goods Sold Form Packet | |
| Money Lent Form Packet | |
| Work Done Form Packet | |
| Return Of Stolen Property from Pawnbroker Form Packet | |
| Promissory Note Form Packet | |
Determine If You Need Additional Forms
3. If you are filing this lawsuit against more than one person, you will need one summons form for each defendant: |
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| Summons/Notice to Appear for Pre-Trial Hearing Conference | |
4. If you are requesting a jury trial, complete the following form: |
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| 20 Day Summons | |
5. If you are a BUSINESS ENTITY: Business entities can authorize an employee to represent the business in Small Claims matters by completing the following form: |
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| Authority of Principal to Allow Employee to Represent Business Entity at Any State of the Lawsuit | |
6. If you are unable to afford the initial filing fees, complete the following form: |
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| Application For Determination of Civil Indigent Status | |
| How to Complete the Civil Indigent Form | |
Filing a Small Claims Case
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E-Filing (Most Convenient!) |
E-Filing Portal allows you to file your case without ever leaving your home. Click here to be re-directed to the instructions page for E-Filing Small Claims.E-Filing Small Claims Forms |
Mail In |
You may mail in your documents and a check paid out to the Clerk of Courts to the following address:Clerk of Courts 3315 Tamiami Trl E, Ste 102 Naples, FL 34112 |
File in Person |
Alternatively, you may file your case in person at the Collier County Courthouse located at:Clerk of Courts Customer Service (First Floor of Building L) 3315 Tamiami Trl E, Naples, FL 34112 |