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12.922(a)(b)

Instructions and Motion for Default (a), Default (b)

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective November 1, 2015

This form is used to ask the court to officially declare that the other person in the case has failed to respond to the initial court papers. It is a request to the clerk to enter a default against the other party.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used if the other party has not filed or served any documents within 20 days after the date the initial petition was served. Filing this form with the court asks the clerk to enter a default.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a request to the court clerk to enter a default against the other party because they have not responded to the petition. This can help move the case toward a final hearing.
Who needs to file this form?
The instructions state that the party who believes the other side has failed to file or serve documents should fill out and file this form.
What do I need to file with this form?
To get a default, you must complete this Motion for Default (12.922(a)) and file it along with the Default form (12.922(b)).

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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