1st Judicial Circuit – Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton

Find out how to get certified as a process server in the First Judicial Circuit Court of Florida.

2nd Judicial Circuit – Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, and Wakulla

Learn about becoming a process server by contacting the Process Server Review Board.

3rd Judicial Circuit – Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, and Taylor

See how to get licensed to serve in the 3rd Judicial Circuit.

4th Judicial Circuit – Clay (Motion & Order), Duval, and Nassau

• Clay County: We can set you up on a Motion & Order directly with our clients so you can start working. Approval typically takes 3-5 weeks. Please reach out to your recruiter to be set up with Motion & Order in this county. 
• Duval County: Does not license new Process Servers. See rules here.
  • If you have a question regarding a Duval County Special Process Server, please contact the Process Server Coordinator at 904.255.2470.
• Nassau County: Sheriff-only, but allows licensed Process Servers in special cases. See procedures and fees.

5th Judicial Circuit – Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, and Sumter

Get licensed as a process server for the 5th Judicial Circuit.

For training: Process Server Education (FAPPS)

6th Judicial Circuit – Pasco and Pinellas

• Pasco County: Review the Pasco County Process Server Program
• Pinellas County: Review the Pinellas County Process Server Program

7th Judicial Circuit – St. Johns, Volusia, Flagler, Putnam

• St. John's County: Learn more about requirements at St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
• Volusia County: We can set you up on a Motion & Order directly with our clients so you can start working. Approval typically takes 3-5 weeks. Please reach out to your recruiter to be set up with Motion & Order in this county. 
• Flagler County: Review Flagler County Private Civil Service Program.
• Putnam County: We can set you up on a Motion & Order directly with our clients so you can start working. Approval typically takes 3-5 weeks. Please reach out to your recruiter to be set up with Motion & Order in this county. 

8th Judicial Circuit – Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Jefferson, Levy, and Union

Please note: Baker County is sheriff-only

You may be eligible for Motion & Order approval through ABC Legal in the following counties:

• Alachua County
• Baker
• Bradford County
• Gilchrist County
• Jefferson
• Levy County
• Union County

We can set you up on a Motion & Order directly with our clients so you can start working. Approval typically takes 3-5 weeks. Please reach out to your recruiter to be set up with Motion & Order in this county. 

9th Judicial Circuit – Orange and Osceola

Learn how to apply for a process server permit for the 9th Judicial Circuit.

10th Judicial Circuit – Hardee, Highlands, and Polk

Find out how to become certified in the 10th Judicial Circuit at Certified Process Servers | 10th Circuit

11th Judicial Circuit – Miami‑Dade County

Learn more about the application and certification process at Civil Process Servers | 11th Circuit

12th Judicial Circuit – Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto

Become a certified process server in the 12th Judicial Circuit by applying anytime between July 1 and August 31 each year. The application must be completed electronically.

13th Judicial Circuit – Hillsborough County

See the procedures and requirements to become a certified process server with the 13th Judicial Circuit.

Certified Process Servers FAQs | 13th Circuit

14th Judicial Circuit – Bay, Calhoun, Jackson, Washington, Gulf, and Holmes

Bay County: Contact your county clerk at the 14th Judicial Circuit to obtain process server licensing for Bay County. 850-747-5327 

Note: Calhoun, Jackson, Washington, Gulf, and Holmes counties are Sheriff‑only.

15th Judicial Circuit – Palm Beach County

Obtain your license through the Palm Beach Process Server Program.

For training: Process Server Education (FAPPS)

16th Judicial Circuit – Monroe County

Obtain your license reach out to the Monroe County Sheriffs Department for more information. 305-292-7000. 

17th Judicial Circuit – Broward County

Obtain your license through the Broward Sheriff Process Server Program. (Verify link)

For training: Process Server Education (FAPPS)

18th Judicial Circuit – Brevard and Seminole

Find out about the 18th Circuit Seminole and Brevard Process Server Program.

19th Judicial Circuit – Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie

Process Servers | 19th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida

NEW Process Server Certification Procedure (PDF)

For training: Process Server Education (FAPPS)

20th Judicial Circuit – Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee

Obtain your license to become a process server in the 20th Judicial Circuit: Certified Process Servers (CJIS 20)
For training: Process Server Education (FAPPS)