Florida § 50.051 - Proof of publication; form of uniform affidavit.
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§ 50.051. Proof of publication; form of uniform affidavit.
The printed form upon which all such affidavits establishing proof of publication are to be executed shall be substantially as follows: NAME OF COUNTY STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF Before the undersigned authority personally appeared , who on oath says that he or she is of County, Florida; that the attached copy of advertisement, being a in the matter of in the Court, was published on the publicly accessible website of County, Florida, or in a newspaper by print in the issues of on (date) . Affiant further says that the website or newspaper complies with all legal requirements for publication in chapter 50, Florida Statutes. Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of , (year) , by , who is personally known to me or who has produced (type of identification) as identification. (Signature of Notary Public) (Print, Type, or Stamp Commissioned Name of Notary Public) (Notary Public)
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What does Florida Statutes § 50.051 cover?
Section 50.051 ("Proof of publication; form of uniform affidavit.") 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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