E-Service of Pleadings and Documents — Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516
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Summary
Service of pleadings and documents after the initial pleading is made by e-mail — in practice through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal's e-service feature — to the designated service addresses on file.
Applies to
Florida > All state courts
Requirement
Attorneys must serve documents by e-mail to all designated e-mail service addresses, which is accomplished through the E-Filing Portal's e-service system in ordinary practice. Confirm every party's designated service addresses are current, and include a certificate of service reflecting the method and date of service.
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Source of truth
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- Florida Courts — State Courts System
- Source health
- Healthy · checked July 21, 2026
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