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Florida Process Serving Resource Center

Clear, practical information for law firms, property managers, businesses and self-represented litigants preparing documents for service in Orange and Osceola Counties.

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Understanding Florida Service of Process

Service requirements depend on the document, the person or entity being served, the issuing court and the facts of the assignment. These resources provide a practical starting point and direct access to official Florida statutes and Ninth Judicial Circuit information.

 

Serving an Individual in Florida

Florida Statute §48.031 addresses personal service, substituted residential service and several special service situations.

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Access to Gated Communities

Section 48.031 states that gated residential communities must grant unannounced entry to an authorized person attempting service on a resident or known occupant.

Review §48.031(7) →

 

Corporations and Registered Agents

Florida Statute §48.081 describes service on domestic corporations and registered foreign corporations, including registered-agent procedures.

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Ninth Circuit Certified Servers

Orange and Osceola Counties are within Florida’s Ninth Judicial Circuit, which administers its certified process-server program.

Visit the Ninth Circuit program →

 

Out-of-State Documents

We accept summonses, subpoenas and other documents issued outside Florida for local service. The requesting party should identify any issuing-jurisdiction instructions.

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Rush and Same-Day Assignments

Urgent assignments should include the deadline, service address, complete documents and any special instructions. Same-day availability must be confirmed.

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What to Send With Your Service Request

Complete intake information helps us review the assignment, confirm pricing and begin work without unnecessary delays.

For urgent service: call before submitting so we can confirm location, timing and current server capacity.
  • Complete documents to be served
  • Full name of the person or entity
  • Complete service address, unit or suite
  • Court date, deadline or expiration date
  • Physical description or identifying details, if available
  • Special instructions and issuing-jurisdiction requirements

Local coverage

Orange and Osceola County Resources

Our certified team directly covers the Ninth Judicial Circuit, including Orlando, Kissimmee, Saint Cloud, Lake Nona, Celebration, Winter Park, Winter Garden, Apopka, Ocoee, Poinciana and surrounding communities.

Florida Chapter 48

Review Florida’s official statutory chapter governing process and service of process.

View Chapter 48 →

Ready to Submit an Assignment?

Send the documents, service address, deadline and special instructions for prompt review. Standard, rush and same-day options are available.

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Informational notice: This resource center provides general information and links to public sources. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws, court rules and procedures may change. Consult a qualified attorney or the issuing court regarding legal requirements for a specific matter.

 

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