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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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Change history

  • July 7, 2026Monitor: content changed at Florida Courts — State Courts System. Review before republishing dependent rules.
  • July 6, 2026Monitor: content changed at Florida Courts — State Courts System. Review before republishing dependent rules.
  • July 5, 2026Monitor: content changed at Florida Courts — State Courts System. Review before republishing dependent rules.
  • July 5, 2026Monitor: content changed at Florida Courts — State Courts System. Review before republishing dependent rules.

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