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FAQs – Membership

What is the dues renewal cycle?
What happens to my application when I mail it in?
How do I know when my membership has been approved?
May I have more than one listing in the directory and on the web?

What is the dues renewal cycle?
Membership runs from January to December each year. Dues renewal notices are mailed Nov. 1 for the upcoming year and are due December 1st. Dues must be postmarked by December 31. If dues are not paid by December 31, there is a grace period in January that you can pay your dues with a $25 late fee. If your renewal is not received by January 31, membership is revoked.
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What happens to my application when I mail it in?
All applicants for membership are posted on our web site as pending applicants the first day of the month following receipt of their completed application with the appropriate fee. For example: if you mail in your application June 5th you will be posted as a pending applicant for the month of July.
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How do I know when my membership has been approved?
If there have been no objections filed by a current member, you will automatically become an active member the first day of the month after being listed as a new applicant. Should a member file an objection, you will be notified by the secretary and have an opportunity to respond.
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May I have more than one listing in the directory and on the web?
Yes, you may have as many additional listings (counties) as you would like. Each currently cost $20.00 in addition to your membership fee each year and will be the same contact information as your original listing.

If you have multiple offices and you want your membership information for each address listed, you will need to submit a membership application and the appropriate fee (including any additional listings) for each location.
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Publication / Advertising FAQ's

What are the publication deadlines for advertising and articles for newsletter?

What are the publication deadlines for advertising and articles for newsletter?
The FAPPS Newsletter “The Paper Chase” is published quarterly. Click here for information.

The FAPPS annual directory is printed and distributed to all members in the month of June. Deadline for advertising also appears on the advertising form (ADD LINK) and is currently April 15th each year.

FAPPS Banner Ads – the term is January to December. Full details are listed on the advertising page. Invoices are emailed to existing banner advertisers December 1. If advertisement has not been paid by January 5th, the advertisement will be removed.

FAPPS Mailing Labels – Mailing labels for each FAPPS member are available. Current pricing is listed on the advertising form.
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Misc. FAQ's

How do I become a process server in Florida?

How do I become a process server in Florida?

There is NO statewide license for Process Servers

You must be properly licensed in every county you want to serve. Annual certification/renewal is required and many have education requirements. FAPPS is an approved Education Provider in the 8th, 9th, 10th, 15th, 19th & 20th Judicial Circuits.

Florida Licensing by County
Florida Licensing Information by County

In Sheriff appointed counties, the license is for a single county.
In Certified counties, the licensing is through the Judicial Circuit (once licensed you can serve in all counties in that Circuit)
In Motion & Order counties, there is no licensing program. These counties require an order of appointment by the Judge in every case you serve.

Review Chapter 48 – Service of Process and learn more about our education program and available classes on our Education page at www.fapps.org/afpscourseschedule.aspx
or by contacting our administration office (877) 383-2777 - administrator@fapps.org

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