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Court-Specific Process Server Requirements
St. Petersburg, Florida (Pinellas County)
Process serving in St. Petersburg is governed by Florida Statutes Chapter 48, with additional Pinellas County administrative requirements. Failure to comply can result in rejected service, delays, or dismissed cases.
Who Can Serve Process in St. Petersburg, Florida?
Under Florida Statutes Chapter 48, a process server in St. Petersburg must be at least 18 years old, not a party to the case, and be either a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Deputy or a Certified Special Process Server appointed by the Pinellas County Sheriff. Service must strictly comply with Florida court rules and include a properly completed Return of Service.
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Pinellas County Certification Requirements
Special process servers serving in St. Petersburg must:
- Be registered and approved by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
- Maintain:
- Background clearance
- Ongoing compliance with county certification standards
- Carry valid identification during service
- Use approved service methods for:
- Residences
- Businesses
- Gated or secured properties
- Multi-unit buildings and condominiums
Courts Served in St. Petersburg
Documents are commonly filed and served for matters involving:
- Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court
- Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida
- Pinellas County Court (Civil & Small Claims)
- Family Law & Domestic Relations Divisions
- Eviction & Landlord-Tenant Courts
- Each court requires
proper service before hearings, defaults, or judgments may proceed.
Accepted Methods of Service (Florida Law)
Depending on the case type, Florida courts allow:
- Personal Service (preferred and most reliable)
- Substitute Service at a residence (when legally permitted)
- Service on Registered Agents for businesses
- Posting & Mailing (evictions only, after due diligence)
- Certified Service Attempts Documentation (required for court review)
Improper service methods may result in quashed service or case dismissal.
Proof of Service Requirements
Courts in Pinellas County require:
- A signed and dated Return of Service
- Exact:
- Date and time of service
- Location of service
- Name and description of person served
- Statement of how the service was completed
- Process server’s certification identification
Incomplete or inaccurate affidavits are commonly rejected by the Clerk.
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