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.

Fifth Judicial Circuit Certified Process Server Courses 2026

The process server course is a 16-hour training seminar covered over two days. The online class is taught live via Zoom.  You must attend both days of one of the three courses online with a webcam and complete the exam to receive a certification of completion from the trainer.

Course I

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Friday, October 2, 2026

8:00AM – 4:00PM

Course II

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Friday, October 9, 2026

8:00AM – 4:00PM

Course III

Thursday, October 22, 2026

Friday, October 23, 2026

8:00AM – 4:00PM

Required documents include: (ALL items (except Training fee) must be received before scheduling a fingerprint appointment)

Process Server applications and other required documents will be accepted through September 25, 2026.

• Complete Process Server Application, Certificate of Good Conduct and Oath, and Level II background check
• Payment of $250.00 payable to the STATE OF FLORIDA (Non-Refundable). You may also pay this application fee online.
• Level II background check (Appointments can be made by contacting 352-809-2024. NOTE: All documents and application fee MUST be received prior to scheduling a fingerprint appointment.
• NOTE: Bring fingerprint form and authorization at the time of printing. Fingerprint dates (09/08/2026, 09/14/2026 & 09/28/2026 from 1PM- 3PM) – MUST call to schedule an appointment. (Prints must be completed with our office – please refer to the address below)
• Training fee of $155.00 (Payable separately/directly to the trainer. Discount code will be provided upon approved background check. DO NOT include in your packet.)
• All documents can be emailed to process@circuit5.org and proof of payment of the application fee.

Once all documents are received (including Level II background check), training information will be released on an individual basis.

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
Email: process@circuit5.org

Process Server applications and other required documents will be accepted through September 25, 2026.

Below you will find the items required for renewal

·        Process Server Renewal Update

·         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.