Online divorce in Bay County, Florida

Do you have to go to court?

In Bay County, you will attend a brief in-person final hearing so a judge can sign your Final Judgment. It is routine and usually takes only a few minutes.

When your paperwork is filed and complete, you request your final hearing by emailing the Judicial Assistant (JA) for the judge assigned to your case. You can find your assigned judge and the JA's contact on the clerk's online docket for your case number, or on the circuit court's website.

Local scheduling runs through TurboCourt + JA Phone (www.baycountyclerk.com).

Where and what it costs to file

Courthouse

300 E 4th St #107, Panama City, FL 32401

Judicial circuit

14th Judicial Circuit

Filing fee

$397.50(verify with the clerk)

Scheduling

TurboCourt + JA Phone

County clerk filing fees are set by each county and can change at any time. The fee shown here was verified in June 2026, but we do not warrant that it is current. Always confirm the current amount on your county clerk's website or by calling the clerk before you file.

How The Quick Divorce works in Bay

1. 1Qualify. Answer four questions to confirm Bay County residency and eligibility for an uncontested filing.
2. 2Complete. We generate the Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms, pre-filled for filing in the 14th Judicial Circuit.
3. 3Finalize. File with the clerk, then attend a brief final hearing. When your paperwork is filed and complete, you request your final hearing by emailing the Judicial Assistant (JA) for the judge assigned to your case. You can find your assigned judge and the JA's contact on the clerk's online docket for your case number, or on the circuit court's website.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to appear in court for my divorce in Bay County?

Brief in-person final hearing. In Bay County, you will attend a brief in-person final hearing so a judge can sign your Final Judgment. It is routine and usually takes only a few minutes.

How much is the filing fee in Bay County?

The current filing fee is approximately $397.50. County clerk filing fees are set by each county and can change at any time. The fee shown here was verified in June 2026, but we do not warrant that it is current. Always confirm the current amount on your county clerk's website or by calling the clerk before you file.

Where do I file for divorce in Bay County?

You file at the Bay County Clerk of Court, located at 300 E 4th St #107, Panama City, FL 32401. Your case is heard in the 14th Judicial Circuit.

How long does an uncontested divorce take in Bay County?

Most uncontested divorces in Bay County finalize in roughly 8 to 12 weeks after filing, because a brief in-person hearing is required. The court's calendar is beyond our control, so timing can vary.

How do I schedule my final hearing in Bay County?

When your paperwork is filed and complete, you request your final hearing by emailing the Judicial Assistant (JA) for the judge assigned to your case. You can find your assigned judge and the JA's contact on the clerk's online docket for your case number, or on the circuit court's website.

Can I use The Quick Divorce if I live in Bay County?

Yes. We prepare the statewide Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms required to file in any Florida county, including Bay. Your case is filed in the 14th Judicial Circuit at 300 E 4th St #107, Panama City, FL 32401.