Serving Insurance Companies in Florida: The Law is Clear
Attempting to serve an insurance company directly can result in improper service, leading to costly delays, challenges to your case’s validity, and wasted effort.
Pursuant to Florida Statute §48.151(3), all insurance companies authorized to do business in the state must designate the Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as their statutory registered agent for service of process. This applies specifically to insurers, not insurance agencies or insurance groups.
This means that legal documents such as summonses, complaints, and subpoenas must be served directly to the CFO, not to the insurance company itself.
Your Expert Partner for CFO Service of Process
Vause’s Process Service eliminates the complexity of serving insurance companies. We are experts in the specific procedures of the CFO’s office and the official Legal Service of Process (LSOP) system. We handle everything so you can focus on your clients and help you avoid costly mistakes, keeping your case moving forward efficiently and professionally.
How Service on the Florida CFO Works
What Can Be Served?
Only initial legal documents, such as a Summons and Complaint or a Subpoena, are accepted by the CFO’s office. Pre-suit notices, general correspondence, or subsequent case filings are not handled through this system.
How the Timeline Works
The timeline for the insurance company to respond begins when they receive the documents from the CFO, not when the CFO’s office is initially served. Our prompt submission ensures this process starts without delay.
