Quick answer: Florida probate filing fees are set largely statewide but collected by each county's Clerk of Court. Expect about $400 for formal administration and $235–$345 for summary administration, plus publication of notice to creditors. The filing fee is a small part of the total next to the PR commission and attorney fee.
How Florida filing fees work
Florida probate is filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the person lived — Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Hillsborough (Tampa), Orange (Orlando), Duval (Jacksonville) and the other counties. The base filing fees are set by statute, so they're similar across counties, with small local variations for the summary-vs-formal track and extra services.
| Proceeding | Approx. filing fee |
|---|---|
| Formal administration | ~$400 |
| Summary administration | $235–$345 |
| Disposition without administration | ~$230 or less |
| Ancillary administration | ~$400 |
Approximate amounts; the exact fee varies by county and filing type. Confirm with the county Clerk of Court before filing.
Other court-related costs
- Publication — notice to creditors in a local newspaper; roughly $100–$400. Creditors then have 3 months from first publication to file claims.
- Certified Letters of Administration — needed by banks and title; a few dollars each.
- Bond — required unless waived by the will or the court; premium varies.
- Recording & certified copies — small per-page and per-copy fees.
The real cost is the two schedules
The filing fee is minor next to the PR commission (§ 733.617) and attorney fee (§ 733.6171). And qualifying for summary administration (up to $150,000 since July 1, 2026) cuts both the filing fee and the professional fees dramatically. See the whole picture in the Florida probate cost breakdown, learn about attorney fees, or estimate your total with the Florida probate cost calculator.