Florida § 49.12 - Mailing of notice of action.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 49.12 — Mailing of notice of action., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49.12. Mailing of notice of action.
If the residence of any party to be served by publication is stated in the sworn statement with more particularity than the name of the state or country in which the defendant resides, the clerk or the judge shall mail a copy of the notice by United States mail, with postage prepaid, to each defendant within 10 days after making or posting the notice, the date of mailing to be noted on the docket with a copy of the pleading for which the notice was issued.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 49.12
What does Florida Statutes § 49.12 cover?
Section 49.12 ("Mailing of notice of action.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 49.12?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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