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12.996(b)

Notice to Payor

Florida · Florida Supreme Court · Effective October 1, 2021

This form is a Notice to Payor that informs the person who pays the money (the payor) about an Income Deduction Order entered by the Court. It explains the payor's responsibilities regarding deducting money from the person who owes support (the obligor) and sending it to the State of Florida Disbursement Unit.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a Court has entered an Income Deduction Order that needs to take effect right away.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should file this form?
The instructions state that after completing this form, the person should file it with the clerk of the circuit court in the county where the case is happening.
Does this form require a filing fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.
What must happen after filing this form?
A copy of this form, along with the Income Deduction Order, must be sent to the obligor’s payor by certified mail, return receipt requested.

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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