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12.910(b)

Process Service Memorandum

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective November 1, 2015

This form is used to give instructions to a sheriff or private process server about how and when to deliver court papers to another person in a case. It allows the person filing the form to provide specific locations, like work or home, for the service to happen.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a party needs to officially have court documents served to the other side in a family law case. The filer must file the original with the court clerk and attach a copy to the main service form.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form is for the party filing the documents, which is listed as the Petitioner on the form. If a nonlawyer helps fill it out, they must also complete sections at the bottom.
What does the filer need to do after filling this out?
The original form must be filed with the clerk of the circuit court where the petition was first filed. A copy must also be attached to the main service form (Form 12.910(a)).
Can I use this form if I need to keep my address private?
If the filer fears that giving out their address is unsafe, they should use a different form, Form 12.980(h), and write 'confidential' on the petition.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect November 1, 2015.

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