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INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING A CLAIM

Quick Reference Guide To Completing Forms Prior To Filing

   Statement of Claim
      Fill in your name as the Plaintiff(s) (person suing).
      Fill in the defendant(s) (person being sued) name. DO NOT INCLUDE ADDRESS.
      In the body, fill in the defendant(s) (person being sued) name and service address.
      Fill in the total amount of your claim excluding filing fees. THE AMOUNT MUST BE THE SAME IN BOTH SECTIONS.
      Describe the reason why you are suing.
      Sign your name, and print your name and address.

     NOTE:
              If you are suing an individual, you will need the defendant's name and address (A P.O. Box cannot be served by the sheriff's department).
              If you are suing a corporation, you will need to research, via the Internet at www.sunbiz.org, to get the registered agent for the company/corporation. The registered agent's name and service address will be required.  If there is no registered agent listed, you may use the name and address of one of the officers of the company/corporation.
                 o To research the registered agent:
             
  • Go to www.sunbiz.org.
  • Under 'Document Searches', scroll and click on 'Corporations, Trademarks and Limited Partnerships.'
  • Click on 'Inquire by Entity Name.'
  • Enter the corporation's FULL, LEGAL NAME.
  • Click 'Submit.'
  • Select the appropriate corporation name.
  • Scroll down to retrieve the registered agent's name and service address.
  • If no registered agent's name is listed, proceed to use an officer or director of the company/corporation.
  • If no company name is listed, it is your responsibility to decide how to pursue the lawsuit.
              If you are suing an insurance company and you are serving the Florida Chief Financial Officer, a check for $15.00 payable to the Florida Chief Financial Officer is needed (a check for the sheriff will not be needed in this case).
              You will also need to have an additional copy of the complaint, exhibits and Summons/Notice To Appear For Pretrial Conference forms.

DISCLAIMER: This program is not intended as a substitute for legal advice or the services of an attorney.  The Clerk's Office is not responsible for the legal sufficiency of these forms.