How do I serve the other party with notice of my small claims court case?

In Florida, if you are filing a small claims case, you must serve the other party with notice of the case. To do this, you must complete the “Proof of Service” form. This form is found with the original paperwork that you filed when you started the case. The form must be completed and signed by the person who served the papers. The other party needs to be served in person. You may do this yourself, or you may appoint someone else to do it. The other party can also be served by certified mail, but they must sign the mail receipt and the original must be filed with the court. If you are serving someone in Florida, they may be served by the sheriff of the county in which they reside, or a private process server. If you are serving someone outside of Florida, the papers can be served by any suitable person who is at least 18 years old and not a party to the case. Once the papers have been served, you must complete the “Proof of Service” form and file it with the clerk of the court. This shows that the other party was served. If you do not file the “Proof of Service” form with the court, the court may not proceed with your case.

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