If you are debating between a private process server and the sheriff, one of your concerns may be the vetting of private process servers. After all, you want to know that the process server you use is going to give you accurate and timely serving of your papers in a professional and courteous way. You may be surprised to know that private process servers in Florida are held to a very high standard, eliminating your concerns.
No Criminal Background
Private process servers in Florida cannot have a “legal disability,” which means that they cannot have a criminal background that might prevent them from doing their duty as a private process server. This generally means that private process servers cannot have any felonies or violent crimes in their background. They must also be trustworthy and show that they will follow all of the laws and regulations related to service of process.
No Mental Disability
Private process servers in Florida also must not have any mental disability that would keep them from pursuing their duties. This means that they cannot have an active mental illness or other mental disability. They also cannot perform duties as a private process server if they have any physical disability that would prevent them from being able to handle refusal of process.
Certification and Recertification
Private process servers in Florida have to be certified by the courts and registered before they are able to carry out duties delivering service of process. Certification must be renewed each year, which gives the state a chance to determine if they are trustworthy and have been performing their duties appropriately. Any private process server found to do gutter serves or other unethical practices will not be allowed to recertify.
If you are looking for a trustworthy, accurate, and timely private process server, contact us today for more information or to get started.
