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12.913(b)

Affidavit of Diligent Search and Inquiry

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective October 1, 2021

This form is an affidavit used to show the court that the person filing it has made a serious effort to find the current address of another person. It asks the court for a way to officially notify the other party when the other party's location is unknown.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when filing for a dissolution of marriage (without child or financial support) or for family cases with minor children, and the other party cannot be located through normal means.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form requires the person making the affidavit to swear that the information provided is true. You must sign the form after completing it.
What does this form help get?
It is used to obtain constructive service, which is also called service by publication, when the other party cannot be reached directly.

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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