How much does a quiet title action cost in Florida?
An uncontested quiet title action in Florida typically costs $1,500 to $5,000 and takes 60 - 180 days. If someone fights it, budget $5,000 to $15,000+.
Filed under Chapter 65, Florida Statutes in Circuit Court for the county where property is located.
Estimate your Florida quiet title cost
Start from the published Florida range, then add the two things that actually move the bill: extra defendants to serve and service by publication.
Heirs, lienholders and unknown claimants each count as one.
Estimated total cost
$1,500 - $5,000
Typical timeline: 60 - 180 days
- Uncontested case, all-in (Florida published range)$1,500 - $5,000
- Court filing fee (already inside the range above)$400 - $450
- Title search and examination (already inside the range above)$150 - $250
- Attorney fees (already inside the range above)$1,500 - $3,500 (uncontested)
- Service of process - up to 2 defendants ($40 - $100 per defendant)Included in the range above
- Service by publication (newspaper notice)Not applicable
Estimates only, built from published Florida cost ranges. This is not legal advice. Actual cost depends on your facts, your county and the attorney you hire.
Florida quiet title costs, line by line
| Line item | Typical Florida cost |
|---|---|
| Court filing fee | $400 - $450 |
| Title search and examination | $150 - $250 |
| Attorney fees (uncontested) | $1,500 - $3,500 (uncontested) |
| Service of process | $40 - $100 per defendant |
| Service by publication | $150 - $400 |
| All-in range | $1,500 - $5,000 (uncontested) | $5,000 - $15,000+ (contested) |
What pushes a Florida quiet title bill higher
Who you have to serve. All defendants must be served personally. If a defendant cannot be located after diligent search, service by publication is permitted.
Publication. Publication must run once per week for 4 consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. Defendants then have 28 days to respond.
Where Florida title problems come from
Most quiet title work starts with a tax-delinquent property. LienSuite tracks 524,892 tax-delinquent parcels across 33 Florida counties, led by Polk County with 102,690. The average unpaid tax bill on those parcels is $4,597. Set that next to the $1,500-$5,000 cost of clearing title above before you bid - title work is a real line item, not an afterthought.
Counts read from LienSuite county records on 2026-08-02.
Common questions about Florida quiet title cost
How much does a quiet title action cost in Florida?
An uncontested quiet title action in Florida typically costs $1,500 to $5,000, including attorney fees, filing fees ($400-450), service costs, and publication fees if needed. Contested cases can exceed $10,000-$15,000 depending on complexity.
How long does a quiet title take in Florida?
An uncontested quiet title action in Florida typically takes 60-90 days. If service by publication is required, add 6-8 weeks. Contested cases can take 6 months to over a year.
Do I need a quiet title after buying a Florida tax deed?
Yes, in most cases. Florida tax deeds do not provide marketable title. Title companies will not insure tax deed properties without either a quiet title action or tax title certification verifying proper due process.
Can I file a quiet title without an attorney in Florida?
While legally possible, it is not recommended. Quiet title actions involve complex legal procedures, proper service requirements, and court filings. Errors can result in dismissal or an invalid judgment.
What liens survive a Florida tax deed sale?
Most liens are extinguished by a Florida tax deed sale, but some may survive including: federal tax liens (IRS has 120-day redemption right), some municipal liens, and certain HOA/COA assessments. Always verify with a title search.
Title cost is only worth paying on the right property
LienSuite scores every tax-delinquent property so your title budget goes to the parcels most likely to profit. Browse Florida lists or grab a free county sample.