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FAPPS

Florida Association of Professional Process Servers

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Mission Statement

Organization of professionals authorized under Florida laws to serve process (deliver formal court documents), upholding high standards, ensuring due process rights, providing education, ethics, and legislative advocacy for the profession.

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About Florida Association of Professional Process Servers

Geographic Coverage

Florida statewide, covering all Florida counties

Membership

Who can join:
Active membership for Florida residents; Associate membership for non-Florida process servers; accreditation via AFPS course and exam
Annual Dues:
Active: $150/year; Associate: $120/year
Members:
201–500

Leadership

Leadership as of April 2026

  • President: Chris Yeoman
  • Vice President: Bob Musser
  • Secretary: Joe Osborne Jr.

Events & Conferences

  • 35th Annual Convention: April 10–12, 2026, The Westin Lake Mary, Lake Mary, FL
  • 3rd Quarter Board Meeting / Beach Getaway: August 21–23, 2026
  • Quarterly Board Meetings: Held throughout the year

Services & Benefits

  • Education courses (AFPS certification, initial and continuing education)
  • Networking events
  • Quarterly newsletters
  • Secure Document Trading Service
  • Idea Shop
  • Legislative monitoring
  • Printed directory
  • Member search listing

Legislative Involvement

FAPPS has been monitoring and influencing Florida legislation since the early 1980s. The association has worked with lobbyists and legislators on bills addressing gated community access, sheriff fees, private mailbox and virtual office service, LLC service (SB1062, 2022), and exemptions. FAPPS's proactive legislative committee actively supports beneficial laws and fights harmful ones.

Notable Information

FAPPS is a chartered state chapter of NAPPS. The association is the exclusive authorized training provider for several Florida judicial circuits and sheriffs' offices. With 35 annual conventions by 2026, FAPPS has been a leading presence in Florida's legal community since the early 1980s.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FAPPS?
FAPPS, the Florida Association of Professional Process Servers, is a NAPPS-chartered statewide organization serving Florida's process serving profession. Founded in the early 1980s, FAPPS upholds high professional standards for process servers authorized under Florida law, and provides education, ethics enforcement, and legislative advocacy across all Florida counties.
How do I join FAPPS?
You can join FAPPS through fapps.org. Active membership (for Florida residents) is $150/year and includes voting rights, directory listings, and eligibility for office. Associate membership (for non-Florida process servers) is $120/year. Members must meet accreditation standards via the AFPS course and exam.
When was FAPPS founded?
FAPPS was founded in the early 1980s, with legislative advocacy activity dating back to that period. By 2026, the association celebrated its 35th Annual Convention, reflecting decades of continuous service to Florida's process serving community.
What is the AFPS certification?
The AFPS (Accredited Florida Process Server) certification is FAPPS's professional credential, earned through a course and exam. FAPPS is the exclusive authorized training provider for multiple Florida judicial circuits and sheriffs' offices, making the AFPS a widely recognized credential throughout the state.
What are the benefits of FAPPS membership?
FAPPS members benefit from access to AFPS certification education, a printed and online member directory for client referrals, quarterly newsletters, the Secure Document Trading Service, networking at the annual convention and quarterly events, and FAPPS's powerful legislative advocacy that has shaped Florida process serving law for over four decades.
How does FAPPS support process servers legislatively?
FAPPS has been monitoring and influencing Florida legislation since the early 1980s. The association has successfully advocated on issues including gated community access, sheriff fees, service of process for LLCs and virtual offices, and other regulatory matters affecting process servers. FAPPS's legislative committee actively monitors bills and works with lobbyists to protect members' interests.
Does FAPPS hold an annual convention?
Yes. FAPPS holds an Annual Convention each spring, typically in Central or South Florida. The 35th Annual Convention was held April 10–12, 2026 at The Westin Lake Mary. The convention includes education, networking, and professional development activities.

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