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Other Fines & Fees
Please note that charges include statutory amounts as well as local ordinance amounts, that these amounts do not include statutory late fees or license reinstatement fees that are added to delinquencies, and that all traffic schools charge their own fee for the classes.
Animal Control Fines / Appeals / Boating Infractions / Family Law / Florida Litter Law / Hunting & Fishing Fines / Marriage Licenses / Miscellaneous Fees / Official Records / DEP Citations / Tobacco
Animal Control Fines
Animal Control Fines
Effective July 1, 2011 |
| Code |
Description |
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
| § 6.011 |
Interference w/Animal Control |
$60.00 |
$85.00 |
$260.00 |
| § 6.007 |
Running at Large |
$40.00 |
$85.00 |
$260.00 |
| § 6.008 |
Public Nuisance Prohibited |
$40.00 |
$85.00 |
$260.00 |
| § 6.009 |
Humane Care Required |
$260.00 |
* |
|
| § 6.009.1 |
Abandonment of an animal |
$110.00 |
$260.00 |
|
| § 6.014 |
Violations which results in the destruction or loss of personal property. |
$110.00 |
$260.00 |
* |
| § 6.014 |
Violation which results in the unprovoked, biting, wounding or attacking of a domestic animal or person. |
Person: $460.00
Animal: $260.00 |
* |
|
| § 6.010 |
Violation of any provision pertaining to a dangerous or vicious animal which does not result in injury to a person or domestic animal. |
$260.00 |
* |
|
| § 6.010 |
Violations of any provision pertaining to dangerous or vicious animal which does result in injury to a person or domestic animal. |
* |
|
|
| § 6.004 |
Rabies Vaccination required. |
$40.00 |
$85.00 |
$260.00 |
* Mandatory court appearance.
Appeals Division
Currently there are no fees listed for the appeals division.
Boating Infractions
Boating Infractions
Effective July 1, 2011 |
Non-moving Violations
327.73(1)(a)-(g), (I)(q) & (r) |
| Violation |
Statute |
Fine |
| Operation of Unnumbered or Unregistered Vessels |
§ 328.46 |
$73.00 |
| Display of Number and Registration of Certificate |
§ 328.48(4) |
$73.00 |
| Display of Decal |
§ 328.48(5) |
$73.00 |
| Display of Number |
§ 328.52(2) |
$73.00 |
| Spacing of Digits and Letter of ID Number |
§ 328.54 |
$73.00 |
| Military Personnel and Registration of Vessels |
§ 328.60 |
$73.00 |
| Operation with Expired Registration |
§ 328.72(13) |
$73.00 |
| Provide Valid Proof at Time of Stop |
§ 328.72(13) |
$10.00 |
Moving Violations
327.73(1)(h)-(k)(m)(o)(p)(s)(t) and (u) |
| Diver Down Flag |
§ 327.33(1) |
$90.00 |
| Careless Operation |
§ 327.33(2) |
$90.00 |
| Navigation Rules |
§ 327.33(3)(b) |
$90.00 |
| Violation of Water Skis/Parasail/Aquaplanes |
§ 327.37 |
$90.00 |
| Relating to Personal Watercraft |
§ 327.39 |
$90.00 |
| Relating to Boater Safety Education |
§ 327.395 |
$90.00 |
| Provide Valid Proof at Time of Stop |
§ 327.395 |
$10.00 |
| Relating to Interference w/Navigation |
§ 327.44 |
$90.00 |
| Required Safety Equipment & Lighting Requirements |
§ 327.50(1)(2) |
$90.00 |
| Relating to Operation of Overloaded/Overpowered |
§ 327.52(3) |
$90.00 |
Relating to Marine Sanitation
(Man $250 civil cost associated) |
§ 327.65 |
$90.00 |
| Swimming or Diving Infraction |
§ 327.33(1) |
$59.00 |
| Delinquency -Boat Late Fee |
§ 327.73(9)(a) |
$20.00 |
| Dismissals -Proof of Boat ID/Registration |
§ 327.73(4)(b) |
$10.00 |
Family Law
Family Law (FS 28.24 & 28.241)
Effective July 1, 2009 |
| Record |
Fee |
| Issuance of Summons |
$10.00 |
| Dissolution of Marriage |
$397.50 |
| Domestic Relations Crossclaims/Counterclaims |
$295.00 |
| Dissolution Final Judgment Fee |
$10.50 |
Dissolution Counter Petitions
Only When Initial Action not DOM |
$392.50 |
| Domestic Relations Other |
$300.00 |
| Reopen Fee |
$50.00 |
| Appeal from Circuit to DCA (Separate Checks) to Wakulla Clerk |
$100.00 |
| To DCA |
$300.00 |
| Attorney Appearing Pro Hac Vice |
$100.00 |
Florida Litter Law
Florida Litter Law
Effective July 1, 2011 |
| Weight |
Fine |
| Under 151bs |
$105.00 civil payment within 30 days |
| Over 151bs |
Misdemeanor 3rd degree mandatory court appearance |
Hunting & Fishing Fines
Hunting & Fishing Fines
Effective July 1, 2011 |
| Wildlife License/Permit Violation $55.00 plus cost of license as follows for total: |
| Description |
Fine |
| Resident Freshwater Fishing |
$73.00 |
| Resident Saltwater Fishing |
$73.00 |
| Resident Hunting |
$73.00 |
| Resident Combo Fresh/Hunt |
$88.50 |
| Resident Fresh/Salt |
$88.50 |
| Resident Fresh/Salt/Hunt |
$104.00 |
| Non-Resident 7-day Freshwater |
$86.00 |
| Non-Resident 3-day Saltwater- |
$73.00 |
| Non-Resident 3-day Freshwater |
$73.00 |
| Non-Resident 7 day Saltwater |
$86.00 |
| Non-Resident Freshwater |
$103.00 |
| Non-ResidentSaltwater |
$103.00 |
Second or subsequent violation - add $50.00 to above
| Discription |
Fines |
| Hunting & Fishing - Gen Wildlife Non-Criminal Violation Per FS 379.401 |
$55.00 |
Second or subsequent violation - add $50.00 to above
| Discription |
Fines |
| Dismissal / Show Proof Clerk Fee |
$10.00 |
Marriage Licenses
Marriage (FS 741.01)
Effective July 1, 2017 |
| Record |
Fee |
| 1. Three day waiting period. Preparing & administering of oath on application; issuing, sealing & recording of license; providing certified copy. |
$86.00 |
| 3. Three day waiting period waived. Completed premarital preparation course with certificate from registered provider (marriage license fee reduced by $25.00) |
$61.00 |
| 4. Certified copy |
$3.00 |
| Note that these charges include statutory amounts as well as local ordinance amounts. |
Miscellaneous Fees
| Miscellaneous Fees (FS 28.24) Effective July 1, 2008 |
| Record |
Fee |
| Searching of records per name/ per year |
$2.00 |
| Making Copies of documents in public records by photographic process: |
| Not larger than 14" x 8.5", per page (not Official Records)(effective 1/1/03) |
$1.00 |
| Not larger than 14" x 8.5", per page from Official Records |
$1.00 |
| Larger than 14" x 8.5", per page |
$5.00 |
| Copying documents in public records not by photographic process, per page |
$4.00 |
| Writing papers other than those listed, per page |
$7.00 |
| Certifying copies of documents in public records, per document |
$2.00 |
| Verifying documents presented for certification, not prepared by Clerk, per page |
$3.00 |
| Exemplified certificates, including signing & sealing |
$7.00 |
| Certified or registered mail charges, paid by party who requests service |
Actual Postage Cost |
| Oath, administering, attesting, & sealing |
$3.50 |
| Sealing/Expunging |
| Sealing a civil record |
$42.00 |
| Sealing/expunging a criminal record |
$66.50 |
| Approving bond |
$8.50 |
| Preparing witness subpoena & summons |
$2.00 |
| Holding judicial sale, recording & certifying sale & title |
$40.00 |
| Receiving money into court registry: |
| First $500 or part |
3% |
| Each subsequent $100 or part |
1.5% |
| Faxing / Emailing |
| For first page faxed |
$2.00 |
| For each additional page faxed |
$1.00 |
Official Records
| Recording / Official Records (FS 28.24) Effective July 1, 2008 |
| Recording, indexing and filing any instrument 14" x 8.5" |
|
| Record |
Fee |
| First page |
$10.00 |
| Each additional page or fraction thereof |
$8.50 |
| Documents that contain more than 4 names, per additional name |
$1.00 |
| Examining, certifying & recording plats & condominium drawings |
|
| Record |
Fee |
| First page |
$30.00 |
| Each additional page |
$15.00 |
| Documentary Stamps |
|
| Record |
Fee |
| Deeds: Per $100 property valuation under $100 property valuation |
$0.70 |
| Mortgages & Modifications, per $100 consideration |
$0.35 |
| Agreements & Contracts for Deeds, per $100 purchase price |
$0.70 |
| Intangible Tax |
|
| Record |
Fee |
| Intangible Tax, per $100 consideration |
$0.20 |
| Declaration of Domicile |
|
| Record |
Fee |
| Record Declaration of Domicile |
$10.00 |
| Notarize Declaration of Domicile |
$5.00 |
| Sign and Seal Declaration of Domicile |
$3.50 |
| Total |
$18.50 |
| Please note the Clerk's Office charges $5.00 for every notary certificate that is completed. |
Download the Property Transfer Information Form here.
Florida DEP Citations
A person who refuses to accept a citation. who fails to pay the civil penalty for a violation. or who fails to appear before the county court. as required. commits a misdemeanor of the second degree. punishable as provided in Section 775.082 or 775.083 F.S.
A person commits a Level One violation if he or she violates any of the provisions, rules, regulations, or orders relating to:
- Feeding or petting wildlife;
- Admission to state park property;
- Traffic control and speed of vehicles;
- Parking;
- Swimming;
- Launching or removal of watercraft from park waters;
- Mooring, anchoring, or tying up watercraft in waters within or contiguous to park areas;
- Fishing;
- Alcoholic beverages;
- Pets;
- Merchandising;
- Aircraft;
- Operating Hours; and
- Photography
A person commits a Level Two violation if he or she violates any of the provisions, rules, regulations, or orders relating to:
- Damaging plant life, disturbing grass areas or impairing the natural condition of any area or placing debris or material of any kind on or about any plant.
- The transplantation or removal of any plant life.
- The introduction of any plant or animal species.
- Unpermitted or uncontracted construction activities.
- The failure or refusal to comply with any directions, instructions, or orders issued by park personnel.
- The operation of watercraft in closed areas.
A person commits a Level Three violation if he or she violates any of the provisions, rules, regulations or orders relating to:
- The removal or destruction of park property and resources.
- Fires.
- The rent or hire of watercraft in any park waters or permits needed pertaining to same.
- Excursion boats for rent or hire carrying passengers for money.
- Firearms or weapons.
A person cited for a violation shall sign and accept a citation to appear before the county court. The issuing officer may indicate on the citation the time and location of the scheduled hearing and shall indicate the applicable civil penalty.
A person cited for a violation may pay the civil penalty by mail or in person within 30 days after receipt of the citation. If the civil penalty is paid, the person shall be deemed to have admitted committing the violation and to have waived his or her right to a hearing before the county court. Such admission may not be used as evidence in any other proceedings except to determine the appropriate fine for any subsequent violations.
For more information visit the Florida Department of Environmental Protection website.
| Level 1 Violations |
| Description |
Fine |
| First Violation |
$80.00 |
| Second offense of the same violation within 36 months |
$155.00 |
| Third offense of the same violation within 60 months |
$505.00 |
| Level 2 Violations |
| Description |
Fine |
| First Violation |
$105.00 |
| Second offense of the same violation
within 36 months |
$205.00 |
| Third or more offense of the same violation within 60 months |
$505.00 |
| Level 3 Violations |
| Description |
Fine |
| First Violation |
$155.00 |
| Second offense of the same violation within 36 months |
$305.00 |
| Third or more offense of the same violation within 60 months |
$505.00 |
Under Age Tobacco Possession
F.S. 569.11
Anyone under the age of 18 years old may not purchase or be in possession of tobacco. $30.00 fine due within 30 days
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