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Learn about the rules of process serving in Florida State.
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Answer some common questions about Florida service of process.
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Why You Should Use Proof for Florida Service of Process
Simple Document Serving
Geo-tagged Images
Reviewed Affidavits
Two-Way Communication
Experienced Process Servers
Real-Time Updates
Florida State Service of Process Experts
Florida Service of Process Rules
FL Methods of Service
As is the case in most states, the most common method is personal service, where the process server hands papers directly to the recipient. This is normally completed in Florida by the county sheriff’s office, but it may be completed by a professional process server. Papers are typically delivered to the home or place of business.
In the case where a server is unable to serve papers personally in the state, there are a few other options. One is to leave with another individual at the known address, who must be at least 15 years of age. Another is to leave with an individual at the place of business, and you must notify the business beforehand. In Florida, if an employer refuses to let the agent serve legal papers at the business, they could be fined up to $1,000.
Who to Serve and Where
Ideally, a process server will serve the recipient of the papers directly, typically a defendant. However, as said above, another individual at the address may be served if the recipient cannot be served directly, and the employer at their place of business may also be served the papers in this event.
Papers must be delivered at the recipient’s home address or, if necessary, place of business. Proof requires the process server to take a geo-tagged image to provide the exact location of their successful service.
Process Server Rules in Florida
While most states allow anyone at least 18 years of age and unrelated to the case to serve the papers, Florida requires the process server to be a law enforcement officer, typically a sheriff’s deputy. Some county sheriffs have a list of their own professional process servers who are authorized to serve papers on their behalf. At times, the court may appoint a third-party to serve papers.
Luckily, Proof is closely associated with Florida process servers and can hook you up with the right person for the job.
How It Works
Step 1
Upload Your Documents
It only takes a few minutes to create your job and upload all your necessary documents at once. Once that’s done, we’ll find a process server in Florida for you.
Step 2
Track Progress of Service
Make sure you’re informed of everything from how many attempts to reach the other party have been made to the exact GPS coordinates of the hand-off. Plus, with our 2-way chat, you’ll always be connected to your process server for any questions you have.
Step 3
Receive the Proof You Need
We couldn’t call ourselves Proof if we didn’t ensure you’d get the proof you (and courts) need. That’s why we offer geo-tagged photos and affidavits so you know exactly when and where the other party received their docs.
Florida Service of Process Pricing Options
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Proof Serves Across the Sunshine State
Proof is happy to assist you no matter which city you need papers delivered to in Florida. Whether your defendant lives in Miami, Tampa, Tallahassee, or Orlando, we are connected with someone who can complete your service of process. Kick back like you’re in Key West, and your service will be completed in no time in Jacksonville, Pensacola, Fort Lauderdale, or elsewhere!
