Florida Process Server

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How can a summons be served in Florida?

Florida has 67 counties and each one of the counties has its own special rules and regulations when it comes to serving a summons.  Some counties have certified process servers; some have appointed servers; some have counties are served by the sheriff and still other counties are motion and order counties where you have to submit a motion to have a special server appointed.  Check with the servers listed in the particular county on our website and ask them about your particular need.  Also, check out our service of process site for more information

Do you have to have a proof of service affidavit notorized if it is served by a Certified Process Server in the State of Florida?

If a process server is certified by the Court or Sheriff in the State of Florida, the affidavit does not have to be notarized.

How can a Subpoena be served in Florida?

A subpoena in the State of Florida can be served by any person over the age of 18 who is not involved in the case.  However, remember, you may have to have this person testify in court as to serviceof the subpoena.  That is why we recommend bonded and certifed process servers to serve subpoenas.  This gives you peace of mind that the service is done properly and there will be no delays because of questionable service.

Do I have to have the sheriff serve a summons in the State Of Florida?

In each county the Sheriff has employees that serve summons within their county.  As we all know, crime is up and the Sheriff's staff is busy fighting crime, so sometimes your service of process is put on a back burner.  The Sheriff's employees will make three attempts to serve the summons and then you get the paperwork back and start over.  The best service is given by a certified and bonded process server who will keep trying until your paper is served.

Do I have to have a sheriff serve a subpoena in the State of Florida?

In each county the Sheriff has employees that serve subpoenas within their county.  As we all know, crime is up and the Sheriff's staff is busy fighting crime, so sometimes your service of process is put on a back burner.  The Sheriff's employees will make three attempts to serve the subpoena and then you get the paperwork back and start over.  The best service is given by a certified and bonded process server who will keep trying until your paper is served.

Are there any special information I need to know about having a subpoena served in Florida?

A subpoena can be served by any person over the age of 18 who is not involved in the case.  Certified process servers are available to testify in court if needed to verify the service of the subpoena and to assist you if needed throughout the case.

How do I find a Process Server in Orlando, Florida?

Orlando, Florida is located in Orange County, Florida.  If you go to our Orange County, Florida page you will find process servers that we recommend to assist you with your service of process needs.

What Florida Statute governs the Process of Service in Florida?

Chapter 48 of the Florida Statutes governs the process of service in the State of Florida.  You may also want to view the Florida Rule of Civil Procedure for more information.

How do I find a competent Florida Process Server?

This is a question we get a lot.  The servers listed on our site are certifed, licensed and bonded.  We have also checked their service record and background to make sure, when you choose one of the servers on our site, you will get the best possible service.

What fees do process servers charge in Florida?

Fees vary throughout the State of Florida depending on a number of factors.  Some counties in the state are very rural, so the server has to drive sometimes 20, 30 or 40 miles to serve a paper.  With the price of gasoline, you can see where this type of paper casts more. 

Another determining factor is the speed in which you need your papers served.  Most servers divide their counties into sections and serve each section on different days.  This saves the gas and time.  If you have a paper that hased to be served immediately and they have to change their route, they charge more.

The last thing I have seen determine the price of service is the number of certified servers within the county.  The fewer servers, the higher the price.  The old supply and demand.

With all this said, the price of serving a paper within the State of Florida ranges from $20.00 to $125.00. 

Is there a list of professional professional process servers in Florida?

On our site, you will find process servers who are licensed, certified and bonded.  They have also been reviewed by our staff.  Be assured that the process servers listed on our site are professional and client oriented.

How do I find a process server in Pinellas County, Florida?

We have professional, certified and bonded servers for Pinellas County listed on our site.  Just click Pinellas County for the best servers in that county.

How do I find a process server in Seminole County, Florida?

We have professional, certified and bonded servers for Seminole County listed on our site.  Just click Seminole County for the best servers in that county.

How do I find a Volusia County Process Server?

We have professional, certified and bonded servers for Volusia County listed on our site.  Just click Volusia County for the best servers in that county.

What is the eviction process in Florida?

Rental Housing On-Line has an excellent page for Florida Evictions.  They go through the process and also give you links to Supreme Court approved forms.

Is there a standard Florida process server fee?

No.  The Sherrif's charge a standard fee, however professional, certified process servers give give service above and beyond that of the Sheriff's department and set their own fees for that service. Fees vary throughout the State of Florida depending on a number of factors.  Some counties in the state are very rural, so the server has to drive sometimes 20, 30 or 40 miles to serve a paper.  With the price of gasoline, you can see where this type of paper casts more. 

Another determining factor is the speed in which you need your papers served.  Most servers divide their counties into sections and serve each section on different days.  This saves the gas and time.  If you have a paper that hased to be served immediately and they have to change their route, they charge more.

The last thing I have seen determine the price of service is the number of certified servers within the county.  The fewer servers, the higher the price.  The old supply and demand.

With all this said, the price of serving a paper within the State of Florida ranges from $20.00 to $125.00. 

Who do I contact for court record research?

There are many firms that specialize in court record research and retrieval.  Many of these companies are also process servers.  You can check our listings of servers by county or our litigation support partners site for many litigation support needs.

Why do Florida Process Server fees vary so widely?

Fees vary throughout the State of Florida depending on a number of factors.  Some counties in the state are very rural, so the server has to drive sometimes 20, 30 or 40 miles to serve a paper.  With the price of gasoline, you can see where this type of paper casts more. 

Another determining factor is the speed in which you need your papers served.  Most servers divide their counties into sections and serve each section on different days.  This saves the gas and time.  If you have a paper that hased to be served immediately and they have to change their route, they charge more.

The last thing I have seen determine the price of service is the number of certified servers within the county.  The fewer servers, the higher the price.  The old supply and demand.

With all this said, the price of serving a paper within the State of Florida ranges from $20.00 to $125.00. 

How do I find Okaloosa County, Florida process servers?

We have professional, certified and bonded servers for Okaloosa County listed on our site.  Just click Okaloosa County for the best servers in that county.

Who can do service of process in Orange County, Florida?

We have professional, certified and bonded servers for Orange County listed on our site.  Just click Orange County for the best servers in that county.

Are there any process servers in Hernando County, Florida?

We have professional, certified and bonded servers for Hernando County listed on our site.  Just click Hernando County for the best servers in that county.

What hours can process servers work?

The only time set by Florida Statute that process servers can not serve is Sunday.  Other than that, they can serve 24 hours a day.  However, you may want to specify a start and cut off time for your server.  If a server makes an attempt a 2:00 in the morning, you may start problems that you really do not want.  Most professional servers will not start before 7:00 am and will not serve after 9:00 pm in order to avoid problems.

Are there any days that a process server in Florida can not serve on?

By Florida Statute, process servers can not serve on Sundays.

Are there any good process servers in Seminole County, Florida?

We have professional, certified and bonded servers for Seminole County listed on our site.  Just click Seminole County for the best servers in that county.

How can I get civil process in Escambia County, Florida?

We have professional, certified and bonded servers for Escambia County listed on our site.  Just click Escambia County for the best servers in that county.

Are there process servers in Florida that concentrate on Foreclosures?

There are some companies that do nothing but Foreclosures.  Many of these companies are not process servers.  Those companies contract with process servers in the county to have their papers served.  There are also process servers that offer full foreclosure assistance including process of service, property inspection and photos, filing, and foreclosure sale assistance.  Check our process servers by county listing for servers that can offer you full service.

Are foreclosure summons servered by process servers?

Foreclosue summons' can be served by process servers in Florida.  There are a few counties where the Sheriff must serve these, however the majority of the counties in Florida can be served by a certified process server.  Check with your server for the rules in the particular county.

Can a 3 day notice be served by a process server?

You can serve a 3 day notice or you can have a process server serve it for you.  If you think there might be a problem getting the occupants to vacate, you might consider having a disinterested third party, such as a professional process server, serve the three day notice.  That way there is no question as to the service and the date of service.

Can a process server help me find people I need served?

Many servers off a simple locate service that can assist you in finding new addresses for a defendant.  However, may want the server to perform a full Skip Trace on those hard to find defendants or defendants that are avoiding service.

What is meant by "Skip Trace"?

A skip trace is a detailed report on a perticular person you are trying to locate.  Some severs use public databases on the net and others use database sevices that gives you a very detailed report.

What Florida Statute governs the eviction process in Florida?

Residential Evictions are covered by Chapter 83 of the Florida Statutes.

Do Process Servers attend Foreclosure Sales?

Some process servers offer this service.  They can attend the foreclosure sale as your representative and bid on your behalf.  Most servers that offer full reports on foreclure sales and other proceedings you need them to attend.

How can I have someone search Palm Beach County public records?

Check with our process servers in Palm Beach County.  Most servers are in the courthouse almost every day and can search the records at the courthouse if needed.

Can you help me find a process server in Orange County, Florida?

We have professional, certified and bonded servers for Orange County listed on our site.  Just click Orange County for the best servers in that county.

Are the record retrieval services in Florida?

There are several specialized record retrieval companies in the State of Florida.  Check our Litigation Support Partners page for some of the best.  There are also litigation support companies and process servers listed in each county that offer document research and retrieval services.

How can I get medical records retrieved in Florida?

Many companies offer subpoen service and retrieval for medical records.  However, with HIPPA requirements changing you really need to seek professionals that specialize in medical records retrieval.  Manak Productions is one of the best in the country.  Whether it is in Florida, Texas or anywhere else in the county, Manak Productions can assure you the best service and it is compliant with all regulations.

How do I get a Miami-Dade County, Florida court summons served?

We have professional, certified and bonded servers for Miami-Dade County listed on our site.  Just click Miami-Dade County for the best servers in that county.

Are there any professional process servers in Orlando, Florida?

We have professional, certified and bonded servers for Orange County listed on our site.  Just click Orange County for the best servers in that county.

What is a Florida Affidavit of Service?

An Affidavit of Service, also called a Proof of Service is a signed document provided to you by the Process Server upon completion of serving your documents. Proof of Service states when, where and who was Served.

Can you help me find a process server in St. Johns County, Florida?

We have professional, certified and bonded servers for St. Johns County listed on our site.  Just click St. Johns County for the best servers in that county.

Is there a list of process servers in Sarasota County, Florida?

We have professional, certified and bonded servers for Sarasota County listed on our site.  Just click Sarasota County for the best servers in that county.

Can you find me Broward County court servers?

We have professional, certified and bonded servers for Broward County listed on our site.  Just click Broward County for the best servers in that county.

I need a subpoena served in Naples Florida ... How do I get it done?

We have professional, certified and bonded servers for Collier County listed on our site.  Just click Collier County for the best servers in that county.

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DISCLAIMER

The answers to these questions does not take the place of legal advise by an attorney.  We have made every attempt to keep this information up to date, however this information should only be used as a guideline.  Please contact an attorney registered with the Florida Bar for the most up to date answers to your questions.