Personal service is required for all petitions, including petitions for modification.
Who serves: You cannot serve these papers on the other party yourself or by mail or hand delivery.
With it: When you begin your lawsuit, you need to complete this form (summons) and a Process Service Memorandum, Form 12.910(b).
Clerk: The clerk will sign the summons.
Ink: The forms should be typed or printed legibly in black ink.
Attach: Make sure that you attach a copy of the papers you want personally served to the summons.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form 12.910(a) |
| Form Length | 8 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 19 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 4 min |
| Edition | Rev 10/21 |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 2, 2026 |
| Other names | 12.910(a), 12.910a, Form 12.910(a), Summons: Personal Service on an Individual |
| Official source | Form 12.910(a) (Rev 10/21), Florida Supreme Court |
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