For Information or Assistance
Contact: Court Administration (941) 861-7800
Judge Lynn N. Silvertooth Judicial Center
2002 Ringling Blvd, 8th Floor
Sarasota, Fl 34237

Program Description

The Chief Judge, through court administration, authorizes and regulates Certified Process Servers in the 12th Judicial Circuit. These individuals are responsible for serving initial non-enforceable civil process issued within the 12th Judicial Circuit.

Services Provided

The purpose of civil process is to provide notice to defendants and other interested persons that a judicial action or proceeding has been initiated. The court may not proceed with a judicial action/proceeding until delivery of process has been confirmed.

To become a certified Process Server in the 12th Circuit you must complete an application, pay a processing fee, complete a favorable background investigation, pass an examination and obtain a $5,000 Bond.

Please review Chapter 48, Florida Statutes, Sections 48.25 - 48.31, "Florida Certified Process Servers Act." See also, 12th Judicial Circuit Administrative Order 2009-17.2 dated 9/1/09; Florida Rules of Civil Procedure 1.070 and 1.080; and,Florida Small Claims Rule 7.070.

List of Certified Process Servers for the 12th Judicial Circuit.