| Court Name |
Escambia County Clerk |
Court Address
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190 W Government St Pensacola, Florida 32502
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-850-595-4300 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.escambiaclerk.com/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.escambiaclerk.com/223/Probate |
| Court Forms |
https://www.escambiaclerk.com/101/Court-Services |
| Court Fees |
Court costs for Escambia County probate filings are set by the court and depend on the documents involved. See the official links above for the current schedule. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Summary of Services |
In Escambia 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 Escambia County runs through the Florida Circuit Court, often via a dedicated probate division in larger counties. Escambia County Clerk, located in Pensacola, handles probate administration for Escambia County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Escambia County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Some Escambia County estates cannot close until missing or unknown heirs are located and notified. If that applies to your case, we can refer you to licensed investigators across the country who specialize in heir searches. When you are ready for the bond itself, we issue executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Florida, often the same day. Apply online to begin. |