Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

Re: Pro Se Filing an amended complaint

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In Florida, there is no cost to file any pleadings once the initial filing fee has been paid. You can mail the amended complaint (if proper). There is no need for a self addressed stamped envelope unless you want a time stamped copy back from the court.

If the pleading is to be filed in another state, the laws/rules of that state would control and could be very different as some states do charge to file certain pleadings.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: Pro Se Filing an amended complaint

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

In Florida, there is no cost to file any pleadings once the initial filing fee has been paid. You can mail the amended complaint (if proper). There is no need for a self addressed stamped envelope unless you want a time stamped copy back from the court.

If the pleading is to be filed in another state, the laws/rules of that state would control and could be very different as some states do charge to file certain pleadings.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: Pro Se Filing an amended complaint

If the original complaint has already been filed, then there is no cost to filing an amended complaint.

If the original complaint has been served already, then you nbeed only send the amended complaint by regular mail.