Filing a Petition
Florida law sets the deadlines for filing a petition on or before the twenty-fifth day following the mailing of the notice from our office. This year’s deadline is September 16, 2024. These deadlines do not change, even if you choose to discuss the issue with our office. The VAB may charge $15+ for filing a petition.
PDF petition forms are available on our website or online petition filing is available through the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller.
Once a petition is filed, you will receive a notice with the date, time, and location of your hearing at least 25 days before your hearing date. You can reschedule your hearing once for good cause. If your hearing is rescheduled, the clerk will send notice at least 15 days before the rescheduled hearing.
Fifteen days prior to the scheduled petition hearing, you are required to provide a list and summary of evidence that you will present at the hearing. You can submit your evidence electronically through the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. Seven days before the VAB hearing, our office is required to provide you with a list and summary of evidence, which will be presented at the hearing.
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