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Serving a Defendant in a Residential Foreclosure Action by Publication

Jimerson Firm

If a defendant cannot be located, then service may be effected by constructive service, i.e., service by publication, which is governed by Chapter 49, Florida Statutes. The defendants may be served by personal service or substituted service. Step 6: Defendant has 30 Days to File Defenses. 49.09, Fla.