| Court Name |
Monroe County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller |
Court Address
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500 Whitehead St Key West, Florida 33040
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-305-292-3458 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://monroe-clerk.com/ |
| Local Rules |
See website |
| Court Forms |
See website |
| Court Fees |
Probate filing costs in Monroe County vary by case type and filing. The court maintains the current fee schedule through the official links above. |
| Hours Open |
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm |
| Summary of Services |
A bond is often part of serving as a personal representative for an estate in Monroe County. Florida courts may require or increase it to protect the estate, with the amount tied to personal property value plus expected income. |
| Court History |
The Circuit Court is Florida's court of general jurisdiction and handles probate for Monroe County, including estates and guardianships. In Key West, Monroe County Clerk of Circuit Court & Comptroller serves Monroe County for estate and probate administration. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Monroe County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
If an estate in Monroe 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 Monroe 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. |