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12.910(a)

Summons: Personal Service on an Individual

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective October 1, 2021

This form is a summons used to officially start a lawsuit and asks the court to help deliver the required legal papers to the other person involved. It explains that the papers must be delivered in a specific way called personal service.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a person begins a lawsuit to make sure the other party receives the necessary legal documents according to court rules.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

What is personal service according to this form?
Personal service means that a summons and copies of the filed papers are delivered by a deputy sheriff or private process server either directly to the other party or to someone over fifteen who lives with the other party.
Who must file this form?
When starting a lawsuit, you need to complete this form and a Process Service Memorandum, Form 12.910(b).
Does the filer have to pay for service?
The costs for service may be waived if the person filing is indigent. If paying, a cashier’s check or money order is required.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect October 1, 2021.

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