| Court Name |
Gulf County Clerk of Circuit Court & County Comptroller |
Court Address
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1000 Cecil G. Costin, Sr. Blvd., Room 149 Port St. Joe, Florida 32456
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-850-229-6112 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.gulfclerk.com/ |
| Local Rules |
https://www.gulfclerk.com/courts/ |
| Court Forms |
https://www.gulfclerk.com/forms/ |
| Court Fees |
Fees for Gulf County probate cases are determined by the court and change with the filing type. The current schedule is available through the links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm EST |
| Summary of Services |
Florida personal representatives serving an estate in Gulf County may be required to post a bond unless the will waives it, and the court has discretion to require or increase a bond to protect the estate. The amount is based on the personal property value plus the income the estate is expected to produce. |
| Court History |
In Florida, the Circuit Court has probate jurisdiction. Estates and guardianships for Gulf County are administered through its probate division. Probate matters for Gulf County are handled by Gulf County Clerk of Circuit Court & County Comptroller in Port St. Joe. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Gulf County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Locating missing heirs is a common step before a Gulf County estate can be settled. We do not perform investigations ourselves, but we can connect you with licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches. For the probate bond, we write executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Florida and most are quoted and issued quickly. Start your application online. |