| Court Name |
Madison County Clerk of Courts & Comptroller |
Court Address
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125 SW Range Ave Madison, Florida 32340
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-850-973-1500 Fax - Email BWashington@MadisonClerk.com
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| Court Website |
https://madisonclerk.com/ |
| Local Rules |
https://madisonclerk.com/court-services/ |
| Court Forms |
https://madisonclerk.com/court-services/ |
| Court Fees |
Filing fees for Madison County probate matters depend on the type of case and the documents filed. Current fee schedules are published by the court and linked above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Summary of Services |
Florida law gives the court discretion over bonding a personal representative in Madison County. A will may waive the requirement, but the court can still order a bond sized to the personal property and anticipated income. |
| Court History |
Florida uses the Circuit Court for probate rather than a separate court. The court serving Madison County hears estate administration and guardianship cases. In Madison, Madison County Clerk of Courts & Comptroller serves Madison County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Madison County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
When a Madison County estate has heirs who cannot be found, those heirs generally must be identified before distribution. We can point you to licensed investigators nationwide who handle heir searches for families and attorneys. We also write the probate bonds themselves, including executor, administrator, guardianship, and conservator bonds for Florida, usually with same day turnaround. Apply online to get started. |