Sarasota County Probate Court Location
Sarasota County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Probate Division
Address: 2002 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34237
Historic Courthouse: 2000 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone: (941) 861-5000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Website: sarasotaclerk.com
Sarasota County is part of the 12th Judicial Circuit of Florida, which also includes Manatee and DeSoto counties. Probate cases for Sarasota County residents are filed and administered through the Sarasota County Clerk of Court.
Barnes Walker's Sarasota office is located at 1776 Ringling Boulevard, steps from the courthouse. Our Sarasota probate attorneys handle cases in this court regularly.
How to Search Sarasota County Probate Records
Sarasota County probate records are public records under Florida law. You can search them through these methods:
Online Probate Records Search
The Sarasota County Clerk of Court maintains an online court records search portal at sarasotaclerk.com. Search by:
- Case number for a specific probate case
- Party name (decedent or personal representative)
- Date range for cases filed within a time period
In-Person Records
Physical copies of probate records are available at the Sarasota County Clerk's office. Standard copy fees apply.
Available Probate Records
- Petitions for Administration
- Filed wills
- Letters of Administration
- Estate inventories
- Notice to Creditors
- Final accountings and distribution orders
Sensitive information (Social Security numbers, bank account numbers) is redacted from public filings. See: Are Probate Records Public in Florida?
Sarasota County Probate Docket Search
The probate docket contains the official record of every filing and court action in a probate case. To search:
- Go to the Sarasota County Clerk of Court website
- Select the Court Records or Case Search tool
- Choose "Probate" as the case type
- Enter the case number or party name
- Review docket entries for filings, hearing dates, and orders
If you need help understanding docket entries, our Sarasota probate attorneys can review the case and explain what each entry means for your situation.
Sarasota County Probate Forms
Common probate forms used in Sarasota County include:
- Petition for Summary Administration
- Petition for Administration (formal)
- Oath of Personal Representative
- Designation of Resident Agent
- Notice to Creditors
- Inventory
- Petition for Discharge
Forms are available through the Florida Courts website. Completing them correctly is critical; errors cause delays and potential legal complications. Our attorneys prepare and file all documents on your behalf.
Sarasota County Probate Division
The Sarasota County Probate Division handles all administrative aspects of probate cases, including:
- Accepting probate petitions and filings
- Issuing Letters of Administration
- Maintaining official case dockets
- Processing certified copies
- Scheduling hearings before the probate judge
Probate Filing Procedures in Sarasota County
Filing probate in Sarasota County follows the Florida Probate Code (Chapters 731-735). Key procedural requirements:
- Filing location: The Sarasota County Clerk of Court at 2002 Ringling Boulevard
- Original will: Must be deposited with the clerk within 10 days of the testator's death
- Notice to Creditors: Must be published in a Sarasota County newspaper of general circulation
- Creditor period: Mandatory 3-month claim period from publication date
- Inventory: Due within 60 days of the personal representative's appointment
Complete step-by-step resource: Florida Probate Checklist.
Why Choose Barnes Walker for Sarasota Probate
Our Sarasota office at 1776 Ringling Boulevard is steps from the courthouse. We have been handling probate cases in Sarasota County since 1995, and our attorneys have deep familiarity with local court procedures and the 12th Judicial Circuit.
Need help with a probate case in Sarasota County? Contact our probate team or call (941) 778-7721.