Florida § 624.303 - Seal; certified copies as evidence.
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§ 624.303. Seal; certified copies as evidence.
(1) The department, commission, and office shall each have an official seal by which its respective proceedings are authenticated. (2) All certificates executed by the department or office, other than licenses of agents, or adjusters or similar licenses or permits, shall bear its respective seal. (3) Any written instrument purporting to be a copy of any action, proceeding, or finding of fact by the department, commission, or office or any record of the department, commission, or office or copy of any document on file in its office when authenticated under hand of the respective agency head or his or her designee by the seal shall be accepted by all the courts of this state as prima facie evidence of its contents.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 624.303
What does Florida Statutes § 624.303 cover?
Section 624.303 ("Seal; certified copies as evidence.") 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.
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