All Summonses, Subpoenas and Writs (except Executions): Certified or original court-sealed copy of service, and copy with attachments for each party or entity to be served (F.S. 30.231(3))

Out-of-State Non-Enforceable Process: BSO's Civil Division will serve the process per Florida Statutes unless an explicit letter of instructions accompanies each document

For cases filed in Florida:
$40 for each person or entity served

For cases filed outside Florida:
$50 for each person or entity served

Witness Subpoenas: Certified or original court-sealed copy of service, and copy with attachments for each party or entity to be served (F.S. 30.231 (3)), unless otherwise directed by the courts

$40 for each subpoena, plus check to witness for fees and mileage

$50 for each witness subpoena filed outside of Florida

Injunction for Protection (Domestic/Restraining Orders): Requires three (3) original certified injunctions, petition, description sheet, notice of hearing.

No service fee

All Writs (except Executions requiring seizure of property):

$40 service fee and $50 for each levy

Writ of Replevin: Provide complete description of property being seized, serial number or identifying number/trademark, service address where property is located, copy of court order for issuance of writ and copy of bond posted with court. If property is in a locked area, a break order is required

$40 service fee, $50 levy fee and $500 minimum cost deposit. Add an additional $40 service fee for each additional person to be served. Standby Charge: If replevin of property will exceed one hour, a standby charge of $40 per hour per deputy is to be paid in advance (rate assessed in hourly increments). Any overage will be refunded.

Writ of Possession: Landlord/tenant or foreclosure along with documents issued from court, name and telephone number of landlord or authorized agent are required. If a telephone number is out of the county, the deputy sheriff will call collect. The landlord or agent must provide a locksmith and be present when the eviction is finalized

$90 ($40 service fee, $50 levy). Standby Charge: If a deputy sheriff is requested to stand by for more than 30 minutes, the request must be in writing when the writ is presented for service. Request must be accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of $80 per deputy ($40 per hour, two hour minimum).

Distress Writ: Service only

$40 for each person served

Writ of Attachment (Body): Three (3) original certified writs, two (2) true copies and description sheet including date of birth

$255 ($40 service fee, $50 levy and $165 incarceration fee [$55 per day, three day minimum]) which is refundable if the defendant is not incarerated.

Writ of Attachment (Property): Provide copy of bond posted with court, copy of court order for issuance of writ and levy instructions listing property being attached (attachment is not a break order; if contents are at a location that is locked, a break order is required)

Call for fees and cost deposit

Writ of Attachment (Real Estate): Must be accompanied by levy instructions showing legal description and street address

$100 ($40 service fee, $50 levy, $10 recording fee) and $40 service fee for each additional person to be served

Real Estate: Legal description and street address are required on levy instructions

$600 cost deposit plus $50 levy fee and $40 service fee

Vehicles: Provide description of vehicle, tag number, vehicle ID number and address where vehicle can be found during normal working hours

$1000 cost deposit plus $50 levy fee and $40 service fee

Assets of Business: Must provide specific inventory of business assets

Call BSO Civil Unit/Enforceable Writs for fees and cost deposit. ($3,500 cost deposit, plus $50 Levy fee and $40 service fee). Deposits may vary depending on size of business.

Personal Assets: Can levy if person is single. If married, the judgment must be against both husband and wife. Provide specific inventory of household furnishings

Call BSO Civil Unit/Enforceable Writs for fees and cost deposit. ($3,500 cost deposit, plus $50 Levy fee and $40 service fee). Deposits may vary depending on size of home.

Jewelry or Stock Certificates: Defendant must voluntarily turn over inventory

$500 cost deposit plus $50 levy fee and $40 service fee

Boats: Provide location of boat, description and size, name of boat, Florida and decal number or documentation number and port of documentation. Also advise whether boat is in or out of water

Call BSO Civil Unit/Enforceable Writs for fees and cost deposit since each boat differs. ($20,000 cost deposit, plus $50 Levy fee and $40 service fee).

Airplanes: Provide description of airplane, location and aircraft registration number

Call BSO Civil Unit/Enforceable Writs for fees and cost deposit. ($20,000 cost deposit, plus $50 Levy fee and $40 service fee).