Florida Process Server Directory
Find verified process servers across Florida. Browse by county to find local servers, courthouse information, and service coverage in your area.
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Brevard County
Broward County
Calhoun County
Charlotte County
Citrus County
Clay County
Collier County
Columbia County
DeSoto County
Dixie County
Duval County
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Flagler County
Franklin County
Gadsden County
Gilchrist County
Glades County
Gulf County
Hamilton County
Hardee County
Hendry County
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Highlands County
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Indian River County
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Miami-Dade County
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Putnam County
Santa Rosa County
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St. Johns County
St. Lucie County
Sumter County
Suwannee County
Taylor County
Union County
Volusia County
Wakulla County
Walton County
Washington County
About Process Serving in Florida
Florida requires that all enforceable process be served by the sheriff unless the court appoints a special process server. Certified special process servers must be permanent Florida residents, pass a background check with no felony or certain misdemeanor convictions in the past five years, and pass an annual exam under Fla. Stat. §48.27–§48.29. Service must be completed within 120 days of filing.
- License Required: Florida does not require a statewide license, but special process servers appointed by the circuit court under Fla. Stat. §48.27–§48.29 must meet certification requirements.
- Age Requirement: 18 years or older
- Governing Statutes: Florida Statutes Chapter 48 (§§48.021, 48.27, 48.29, 48.031); Florida Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 1.070; Chapter 49 for service by publication
- Service Deadline: 120 days after filing the initial pleading (Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.070(j))
- Allowed Service Types: Personal service by delivery; substitute at abode (leave with resident 15+ informed of contents, §48.031(1)(a)); service on spouse (§48.031(2)(a)); service by publication after due diligence (Chapter 49)
- Average Cost Range: $65–$95 for routine service
- Special Requirements: For special process servers (§48.021): permanent Florida resident; no mental or legal disability; background check; certificate of good conduct (no felony or certain misdemeanors in past 5 years); annual exam; county-specific requirements apply
Florida Association of Professional Process Servers (FAPPS)
Mighty Process Server proudly supports local process server associations like the Florida Association of Professional Process Servers (FAPPS). Local associations keep our industry alive — fighting adverse legislation, educating new process servers, and upholding the standards of integrity that every served citizen deserves. Every verified member on our directory strives to meet these same standards.
How to Find a Process Server in Florida
Finding a reliable process server in Florida is straightforward with the Mighty Process Server directory. Browse our verified directory of professional process servers, filtered by county and city. Each server on our platform has been vetted through our verification process.
You can also request a bid from multiple servers to compare rates and availability. Simply select a server, view their profile, and submit a bid request — you'll receive responses from qualified servers in your area.
Whether you need service in Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, or anywhere across Florida, our directory connects you with experienced process servers who know the local courts and procedures.
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Process servers in Alachua County serve communities across Alachua County, Florida.
Process servers in Baker County serve communities across Baker County, Florida.
Process servers in Bay County serve communities across Bay County, Florida.
Process servers in Bradford County serve communities across Bradford County, Florida.
Process servers in Brevard County serve communities across Brevard County, Florida.
Process servers in Broward County serve communities across Broward County, Florida.
Process servers in Calhoun County serve communities across Calhoun County, Florida.
Process servers in Charlotte County serve communities across Charlotte County, Florida.
Process servers in Citrus County serve communities across Citrus County, Florida.
Process servers in Clay County serve communities across Clay County, Florida.
Process servers in Collier County serve communities across Collier County, Florida.
Process servers in Columbia County serve communities across Columbia County, Florida.
Process servers in DeSoto County serve communities across DeSoto County, Florida.
Process servers in Dixie County serve communities across Dixie County, Florida.
Process servers in Duval County serve communities across Duval County, Florida.
Process servers in Escambia County serve communities across Escambia County, Florida.
Process servers in Flagler County serve communities across Flagler County, Florida.
Process servers in Franklin County serve communities across Franklin County, Florida.
Process servers in Gadsden County serve communities across Gadsden County, Florida.
Process servers in Gilchrist County serve communities across Gilchrist County, Florida.
Process servers in Glades County serve communities across Glades County, Florida.
Process servers in Gulf County serve communities across Gulf County, Florida.
Process servers in Hamilton County serve communities across Hamilton County, Florida.
Process servers in Hardee County serve communities across Hardee County, Florida.
Process servers in Hendry County serve communities across Hendry County, Florida.
Process servers in Hernando County serve communities across Hernando County, Florida.
Process servers in Highlands County serve communities across Highlands County, Florida.
Process servers in Hillsborough County serve communities across Hillsborough County, Florida.
Process servers in Holmes County serve communities across Holmes County, Florida.
Process servers in Indian River County serve communities across Indian River County, Florida.
Process servers in Jackson County serve communities across Jackson County, Florida.
Process servers in Jefferson County serve communities across Jefferson County, Florida.
Process servers in Lafayette County serve communities across Lafayette County, Florida.
Process servers in Lake County serve communities across Lake County, Florida.
Process servers in Lee County serve communities across Lee County, Florida.
Process servers in Leon County serve communities across Leon County, Florida.
Process servers in Levy County serve communities across Levy County, Florida.
Process servers in Liberty County serve communities across Liberty County, Florida.
Process servers in Madison County serve communities across Madison County, Florida.
Process servers in Manatee County serve communities across Manatee County, Florida.
Process servers in Marion County serve communities across Marion County, Florida.
Process servers in Martin County serve communities across Martin County, Florida.
Process servers in Miami-Dade County serve communities across Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Process servers in Monroe County serve communities across Monroe County, Florida.
Process servers in Nassau County serve communities across Nassau County, Florida.
Process servers in Okaloosa County serve communities across Okaloosa County, Florida.
Process servers in Okeechobee County serve communities across Okeechobee County, Florida.
Process servers in Orange County serve communities across Orange County, Florida.
Process servers in Osceola County serve communities across Osceola County, Florida.
Process servers in Palm Beach County serve communities across Palm Beach County, Florida.
Process servers in Pasco County serve communities across Pasco County, Florida.
Process servers in Pinellas County serve communities across Pinellas County, Florida.
Process servers in Polk County serve communities across Polk County, Florida.
Process servers in Putnam County serve communities across Putnam County, Florida.
Process servers in Santa Rosa County serve communities across Santa Rosa County, Florida.
Process servers in Sarasota County serve communities across Sarasota County, Florida.
Process servers in Seminole County serve communities across Seminole County, Florida.
Process servers in St. Johns County serve communities across St. Johns County, Florida.
Process servers in St. Lucie County serve communities across St. Lucie County, Florida.
Process servers in Sumter County serve communities across Sumter County, Florida.
Process servers in Suwannee County serve communities across Suwannee County, Florida.
Process servers in Taylor County serve communities across Taylor County, Florida.
Process servers in Union County serve communities across Union County, Florida.
Process servers in Volusia County serve communities across Volusia County, Florida.
Process servers in Wakulla County serve communities across Wakulla County, Florida.
Process servers in Walton County serve communities across Walton County, Florida.
Process servers in Washington County serve communities across Washington County, Florida.
Process servers in Alachua County serve communities across Alachua County, Florida.
Process servers in Baker County serve communities across Baker County, Florida.
Process servers in Bay County serve communities across Bay County, Florida.
Process servers in Bradford County serve communities across Bradford County, Florida.
Process servers in Brevard County serve communities across Brevard County, Florida.
Process servers in Broward County serve communities across Broward County, Florida.
Process servers in Calhoun County serve communities across Calhoun County, Florida.
Process servers in Charlotte County serve communities across Charlotte County, Florida.
Process servers in Citrus County serve communities across Citrus County, Florida.
Process servers in Clay County serve communities across Clay County, Florida.
Process servers in Collier County serve communities across Collier County, Florida.
Process servers in Columbia County serve communities across Columbia County, Florida.
Process servers in DeSoto County serve communities across DeSoto County, Florida.
Process servers in Dixie County serve communities across Dixie County, Florida.
Process servers in Duval County serve communities across Duval County, Florida.
Process servers in Escambia County serve communities across Escambia County, Florida.
Process servers in Flagler County serve communities across Flagler County, Florida.
Process servers in Franklin County serve communities across Franklin County, Florida.
Process servers in Gadsden County serve communities across Gadsden County, Florida.
Process servers in Gilchrist County serve communities across Gilchrist County, Florida.
Process servers in Glades County serve communities across Glades County, Florida.
Process servers in Gulf County serve communities across Gulf County, Florida.
Process servers in Hamilton County serve communities across Hamilton County, Florida.
Process servers in Hardee County serve communities across Hardee County, Florida.
Process servers in Hendry County serve communities across Hendry County, Florida.
Process servers in Hernando County serve communities across Hernando County, Florida.
Process servers in Highlands County serve communities across Highlands County, Florida.
Process servers in Hillsborough County serve communities across Hillsborough County, Florida.
Process servers in Holmes County serve communities across Holmes County, Florida.
Process servers in Indian River County serve communities across Indian River County, Florida.
Process servers in Jackson County serve communities across Jackson County, Florida.
Process servers in Jefferson County serve communities across Jefferson County, Florida.
Process servers in Lafayette County serve communities across Lafayette County, Florida.
Process servers in Lake County serve communities across Lake County, Florida.
Process servers in Lee County serve communities across Lee County, Florida.
Process servers in Leon County serve communities across Leon County, Florida.
Process servers in Levy County serve communities across Levy County, Florida.
Process servers in Liberty County serve communities across Liberty County, Florida.
Process servers in Madison County serve communities across Madison County, Florida.
Process servers in Manatee County serve communities across Manatee County, Florida.
Process servers in Marion County serve communities across Marion County, Florida.
Process servers in Martin County serve communities across Martin County, Florida.
Process servers in Miami-Dade County serve communities across Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Process servers in Monroe County serve communities across Monroe County, Florida.
Process servers in Nassau County serve communities across Nassau County, Florida.
Process servers in Okaloosa County serve communities across Okaloosa County, Florida.
Process servers in Okeechobee County serve communities across Okeechobee County, Florida.
Process servers in Orange County serve communities across Orange County, Florida.
Process servers in Osceola County serve communities across Osceola County, Florida.
Process servers in Palm Beach County serve communities across Palm Beach County, Florida.
Process servers in Pasco County serve communities across Pasco County, Florida.
Process servers in Pinellas County serve communities across Pinellas County, Florida.
Process servers in Polk County serve communities across Polk County, Florida.
Process servers in Putnam County serve communities across Putnam County, Florida.
Process servers in Santa Rosa County serve communities across Santa Rosa County, Florida.
Process servers in Sarasota County serve communities across Sarasota County, Florida.
Process servers in Seminole County serve communities across Seminole County, Florida.
Process servers in St. Johns County serve communities across St. Johns County, Florida.
Process servers in St. Lucie County serve communities across St. Lucie County, Florida.
Process servers in Sumter County serve communities across Sumter County, Florida.
Process servers in Suwannee County serve communities across Suwannee County, Florida.
Process servers in Taylor County serve communities across Taylor County, Florida.
Process servers in Union County serve communities across Union County, Florida.
Process servers in Volusia County serve communities across Volusia County, Florida.
Process servers in Wakulla County serve communities across Wakulla County, Florida.
Process servers in Walton County serve communities across Walton County, Florida.
Process servers in Washington County serve communities across Washington County, Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
Florida uses a "special process server" certification system rather than a statewide license. Sheriffs serve all enforceable process by default. Courts can appoint certified special process servers under Fla. Stat. §§48.27–48.29, which requires being a permanent Florida resident, passing a background check (no felony or certain misdemeanors in the past 5 years), and passing an annual exam. Requirements vary by county.
Routine process service in Florida typically costs between $65 and $95 for a standard serve, making it one of the more affordable states. Miami, Tampa, and Orlando metro areas may be slightly higher due to demand. Rush service and multiple attempt fees apply. Request bids from multiple verified servers on the Mighty Process Server platform.
Under Florida Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 1.070(j), the initial process and initial pleading must be served within 120 days after filing the initial pleading. If not served within this period, the court may dismiss the action without prejudice or grant an extension upon a showing of good cause.
No. Florida law generally requires that enforceable process be served by the sheriff or a court-certified special process server. Private individuals cannot serve most civil process without being appointed by the circuit court under Fla. Stat. §48.021 or §48.27. Attorneys of record may also serve certain process under specific circumstances.
If personal service cannot be completed, Florida allows substitute service at the defendant's usual place of abode by leaving a copy with a resident 15 or older who is informed of the contents under §48.031(1)(a). Substitute service on a spouse is also authorized. After diligent search fails, service by publication may be authorized under Florida Statutes Chapter 49.
Use the Mighty Process Server directory to find certified process servers in Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and all 67 Florida counties. Search by county, compare profiles, and request bids at mightyprocessserver.com/directory.
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