Process Server Program

Below you will find the process server application per Administrative Order A-2008-21-C regarding policy and procedure for certified process servers. The administrative order requires the following for consideration and placement on the approved list of Certified Civil Process Servers for the Fifth Judicial Circuit.

New Classes Coming in 2025

(Stay Tuned for 2025 Class Dates)

The Fifth Judicial Circuit will be offering the process server training course in 2025. New class dates are to be announced by August 2025. This page will be updated with new class information as soon as the dates are released.

If you have any questions or are interested in becoming a process server for the Fifth Judicial Circuit, email Chrystal Best at process@circuit5.org.

The completed application and other requirements must be submitted to:
Process Server Program, Court Administration
Lake County Courthouse
550 W. Main Street Rm. 5-700
Tavares, FL 32778

Process Server Application and Certificate of Good Conduct and Oath
Affidavit of Service- Fillable Form (Sample)
Level II background screening form (Prints must be completed with our office – please refer to the address above)
Fingerprint dates will be released August 2025

Below you will find the items required for renewal

·         A Surety Bond of $5,000.00, showing the beginning and expiration date

·         A completed and notarized Certificate of Good Conduct and Oath

·         $150.00 renewal fee. Check or Money Order should be made payable to the STATE OF FLORIDA or click here to make your payment online.

The completed items must be submitted to: Certified Process Server Program Coordinator c/o Court Administration, Lake County Courthouse, PO Box 7800, Tavares, FL 32778 or emailed to process@circuit5.org  prior to expiration date.
(All electronic files must be sent in PDF format)

See Administrative Order A-2008-21-C for further details of renewal.