Mandatory Traits of a Florida Process Server

Did you know that not everyone can be a process server? In fact, there are a large number of people who could never be process servers for the state of Florida. Here is what your process server should have to be able to serve papers in the state.

Age and legal requirements

Private process servers must be a minimum of 18 years of age. They also must have no legal impediment to performing their duties as a process server. This means that the individual cannot be on probation or have a felony criminal record. Some misdemeanors will also prohibit you from serving papers at any time in the future.

Education and training

All private process servers must be able to show that they went through the appropriate classes and training to become a licensed process server. This education and training can vary to a degree and may be offered by an organization or the company you will be serving for. The training program must be approved by the state.

Certification and bonding

All Florida private process servers must be certified and registered with the court in which they will be serving papers for. They also must put up a bond, which is a kind of surety that you will be able to pay any associated fines or penalties if you do your job incorrectly.

If you are interested in becoming a process server, contact us today for more information.