Memorandum for Certificate of Military Service
Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective September 1, 2016
This form is a request to the court to prove whether the other person in a case is currently in the U.S. military. It asks for information about military service status and dates of joining or leaving.
Where this fits in a case
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This form should be used if you need to know, or if you are unsure, whether the other party in your case is on active duty in the U.S. military.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- Who should fill out this form?
- This form can be used by either party in the case.
- What does this form ask for?
- It asks for proof regarding whether the other party is currently in the U.S. military and the dates of their service.
- Do I need to send this form to multiple places?
- The instructions suggest completing the form for each military branch listed and mailing it with a check for the search fee.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2016.
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