| Court Name |
Duval County Clerk of Courts - Probate Division |
Court Address
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501 W Adams St, Room 1173 Jacksonville, Florida 32202
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-904-255-1990 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.duvalclerk.com/departments/civil-court-services/probate |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
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| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Duval 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 |
Under Florida probate law, a representative in Duval County can be required to post a bond unless waived, and the court retains authority to adjust it. The amount reflects the estate personal property and anticipated income. |
| Court History |
Florida handles probate through the Circuit Court in each county, frequently in a probate division that hears probate and guardianship matters for Duval County. Probate matters for Duval County are handled by Duval County Clerk of Courts - Probate Division in Jacksonville. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Duval County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Duval 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 Duval 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. |