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Small claims in Nassau County covers money disputes up to $8,000 and runs on simplified procedures built for people without a lawyer.
This page sets out the ceiling on claims, what the court charges, the courthouse that covers Nassau County, how notice reaches the other party, the time limits, and the filing steps. Squabble can prepare and lodge the paperwork when you decide to go ahead.
Small claims in Nassau County are heard at the courthouse below. When you file, the court confirms the right location for your case based on where the defendant lives or where your dispute happened.
Tap a courthouse to see its details in the list below.
Confirm the courthouse before you file. The court's own small-claims page carries its current filing location and hours, and Squabble confirms the courthouse for your case when you file.
Nassau County, FL Circuit Court Clerk, in Yulee, is the courthouse listed for Nassau County. The nearest counties to Nassau County are Duval County and Baker County.
This court takes small-claims filings electronically, so the case can be started from home.
Remote appearance is available for some small claims hearings, depending on the court and the kind of case.
Bring copies of your evidence for the judge and the other side; some courts also accept electronic submission ahead of the hearing.
Small claims cases in Nassau County, Florida are handled by the Florida County Court, which hears claims up to $8,000. Filings are processed through the Nassau County, FL Circuit Court Clerk, located at 76347 Veterans Way #456 in Yulee, 32097, and the clerk's office can be reached at (904) 548-4600. Electronic filing is available. The county has a population of 104,376 and includes the communities of Bryceville, Callahan, Fernandina Beach, Hilliard, and Yulee, along with ZIP codes such as 32009, 32011, 32034, 32035, 32041, 32046, and 32097. Nassau County lies near Duval County, Baker County, and Clay County, so residents of those areas are served by their own county courts rather than the Nassau County clerk. The clerk's office receives small claims paperwork, maintains case records, and schedules matters before the county court. Parties with questions about filing procedures may contact the clerk's office at the address or telephone number listed above.
These 5 places sit inside Nassau County:
Bryceville, Callahan, Fernandina Beach, Hilliard, Yulee.
ZIP codes:
Of Florida's 67 counties, Nassau County is 37th by population at roughly 104,376 people. Nassau County, FL Circuit Court Clerk sits about 10 miles from the Duval County courthouse in Jacksonville and 21 miles from the Clay County courthouse in Green Cove Springs.
Neighbouring counties and the courts that serve them:
Everyday disputes over money belong in the small claims division, where the rules are simplified, and the sum in question has an upper bound.
Maximum claim
Either the place the dispute arose or the place the other party lives will usually work.
Courts do not allow one dispute to be filed as several in order to beat the maximum.
What this court awards is a sum of money, not an instruction to act or to hand something back.
Lawyers are allowed at a Florida hearing but are not needed. The procedure is written for self-representation.
A claim involving a minor is brought by a court-appointed guardian.
This state requires notarized filing documents. Squabble prepares them notarization-ready.
This state expects your supporting evidence to be submitted with the filing, not just brought to the hearing.
Over the limit? Either bring the figure down to the maximum and remain in small claims, or file the whole amount in the regular civil court. The amount given up is usually gone for good.
These are the limits for Nassau County, population about 104,376. Nassau County, FL Circuit Court Clerk is the courthouse listed for Nassau County.
Where money is owed and the sum is no more than $8,000, this is the right court. The following disputes are the common ones.
Nassau County, FL Circuit Court Clerk is the Nassau County courthouse listed below. Nassau County takes in Bryceville, Callahan and Fernandina Beach and the rest of the county.
It's built to be navigable without a lawyer. Here's the shape of a case from start to finish.
Prepare the claim form, work out which court covers it, and pay the court's charge.
The defendant receives the papers through formal service and can reply or negotiate an end to it.
Expect a brief session rather than a trial, in person or by video where available, with a decision at the end or soon after.
Everything below applies to a case filed in Nassau County, at the Yulee courthouse. Nassau County, FL Circuit Court Clerk lists (904) 548-4600 as its number.
Filing is only half of it. The defendant has to receive formal notice, a step called service of process, and in most cases you cannot hand over the papers yourself. Florida courts usually take delivery by personal delivery by an approved server, email service where the court allows it, the sheriff or constable or delivery arranged by the court.
Depending on the court: the sheriff or constable, a professional process server, the clerk by certified mail, or another adult who isn't part of the case. Methods and costs vary by county.
Every court fixes a minimum number of days between service and the hearing. The clerk will tell you what it is for your case.
After delivery, the server fills out a proof of service, and that goes on the court file before the hearing.
Service is where many self-filed cases stall. Squabble can coordinate professional Service of Process so it's done correctly and on time.
A Nassau County address carries one of its 7 ZIP codes, 32009, 32011 and 32034 among them. Duval County and Baker County are the counties nearest to Nassau County.
Filing is only possible for a set time after the events. Beyond it, the other side can have the claim thrown out.
| Type of claim | How long you have |
|---|---|
| Written contract | 5 years |
| Oral contract | 4 years |
| Property damage | 4 years |
| Personal injury | 2 years |
Nassau County, population about 104,376, is covered by the table above. The same periods apply in Nassau County as in nearby Duval County and Baker County, which are in the same state.
In Florida, prejudgment interest follows a statutory formula rather than a fixed rate (Fla. Stat. §55.03).
Want to estimate what interest adds to your claim? Use the Squabble interest calculator to see the running total before you file.
It is the same rate across all 7 Nassau County ZIP codes. Nassau County is under the same state rate as nearby Duval County and Baker County.
Check that the amount is within the limit and that you're inside the statute of limitations for your claim type.
State the party's full legal name, explain the events, and set out the calculation.
File with the Nassau County small-claims court, or e-file, and pay the $55–$300 fee (or request a waiver if you qualify).
Arrange service once your hearing date is set and file the proof of service with the court.
Gather the paperwork and label your exhibits so each point can be shown quickly.
Appear in person or, where available, remotely, present your case, and receive the court's decision.
Go through the events with Eleanor. The documents are prepared, Triple-Checked™ for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and filed for you.
Start for FREE →You will meet a claim form, a proof of service, and possibly a fee waiver. What each is called depends on the court, and Squabble matches them to your courthouse.
Nassau County has a population of about 104,376. Nassau County papers go to Nassau County, FL Circuit Court Clerk in Yulee.
Small claims hearings are short and informal, and the judge asks questions directly. Most people present their own case.
Hearings in Nassau County cases are listed at Nassau County, FL Circuit Court Clerk in Yulee. Bryceville, Callahan and Fernandina Beach are among the Nassau County places a hearing can draw parties from.
The ruling establishes the debt. Recovery is a further step, supported by enforcement measures that are set by each state.
Where the law allows, an employer can be directed to send part of the debtor's pay to the court.
Money in the debtor's bank account can be seized under a levy the court orders.
Lodging the judgment with the county can create a lien over property the debtor owns.
Courts can also summon the debtor to answer questions about income and property under oath. Until the balance is paid, interest usually continues to run at the statutory rate.
Duval County and Baker County are the counties nearest to Nassau County. The judgment in a Nassau County case comes from Nassau County, FL Circuit Court Clerk in Yulee.
Information reviewed August 2026. Courts change fees, limits and procedures, so check the current details before filing.
Talk with Eleanor about what happened. Squabble prepares your demand letter and court-ready documents, Triple-Checks them for administrative and jurisdictional accuracy, and files your Nassau County case for you.
