| Court Name |
Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller - Probate Division |
Court Address
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255 N Broadway Ave Bartow, Florida 33830
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| Contact Info |
Phone +1-863-534-4000 Fax - Email -
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| Court Website |
https://www.polkcountyclerk.net/183/Wills-Estates |
| Local Rules |
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| Court Forms |
https://www.polkcountyclerk.net/183/Wills-Estates |
| Court Fees |
Fees for Polk 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, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Summary of Services |
Under Florida probate law, a representative in Polk 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 Polk County. Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller - Probate Division, located in Bartow, handles probate administration for Polk County. This court offers online docket search, so filings and case status for Polk County can often be confirmed online before a bond is requested. |
| Additional Information |
Locating missing heirs is a common step before a Polk 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. |