Florida § 684.0005 - Receipt of written communications.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 684.0005 — Receipt of written communications., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 684.0005. Receipt of written communications.
(1) Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, a written communication is deemed to be received if it is delivered to the addressee personally or if it is delivered to the addressee’s place of business, habitual residence, or mailing address. If one of these locations cannot be found after a reasonable inquiry, the written communication is deemed to be received if it is sent to the addressee’s last known place of business, habitual residence, or mailing address by registered letter or any other means that provides a record of the attempt to deliver it. The communication is deemed to be received on the day it is delivered. (2) This section does not apply to communications in court proceedings.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 684.0005
What does Florida Statutes § 684.0005 cover?
Section 684.0005 ("Receipt of written communications.") 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 § 684.0005?
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