Verified by Licensed Bail Bond Professionals•Last updated: March 2026
Lake County Courthouse
County Seat: Tavares, Florida
Judicial Circuit: 5th Circuit Court of Florida
Bail Bond Rate: 10% (set by FL law)
QuickBail Hotline: (941) 477-6888 — 24/7
How to Post Bail at Lake County Courthouse
There are several ways to post bail in Lake County:
- Through a bail bondsman (most common) — Pay 10% of the bail amount to a licensed agent. Call QuickBail at (941) 477-6888 for 24/7 service. This is the fastest method.
- Cash bond at the Clerk's office — Pay the full bail amount in cash, cashier's check, or money order at the Clerk of Court during business hours. The full amount is returned (minus fees) when the case concludes.
- Property bond — Use real property as collateral. Requires property appraisal and court approval. Takes longer to process.
- Surety bond — Posted through a licensed insurance company. Same as a bail bond but directly through the insurer.
Bail Payment Tips
- The Clerk's office typically accepts: cash, cashier's checks, money orders, and some credit cards
- Personal checks are usually NOT accepted for bail payments
- After-hours bail posting requires a bail bondsman — the Clerk's office is closed evenings/weekends
- Bond amounts are set by the judge or per the county's bail schedule
Lake County Jail
Defendants arrested in Lake County are booked into the Lake County jail. For detailed jail information including inmate search, visitation hours, and bail schedules: