| Court Name |
Bradford County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller |
Court Address
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945 N. Temple Ave Starke, Florida 32091
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-904-966-6280 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://bradfordclerk.com/ |
| Local Rules |
https://bradfordclerk.com/probate/ |
| Court Forms |
https://bradfordclerk.com/probate/ |
| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Bradford County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm) |
| Summary of Services |
In Bradford County, a fiduciary may need to post a bond before administering an estate under Florida law, even though a will can waive it. The court can set or raise the bond to protect heirs, generally based on estate value. |
| Court History |
Probate for Bradford County runs through the Florida Circuit Court, often via a dedicated probate division in larger counties. Bradford County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, located in Starke, handles probate administration for Bradford County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Bradford County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Bradford County involves missing or unknown heirs, those heirs usually must be found before the estate can close. We can refer you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for attorneys and personal representatives. Need a probate bond for a matter in Bradford County? We write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Florida, and most can be quoted and issued the same day. Apply online to get started. |