YM Doc Services serves residential and commercial eviction process throughout Orange, Seminole and West Volusia counties, starting at $80 with up to four attempts and a signed affidavit within 24 hours. Eviction service runs on a different clock than ordinary civil process, and the difference is worth understanding before you file.
Eviction service is governed by its own statute
Most Florida civil process is served under § 48.031 — handed to the person, or left with a co-resident aged 15 or older who is told what the papers are. Residential possession actions are different. Under Florida Statute § 48.183, if the tenant cannot be found in the county and no one 15 or older is at the residence, the summons may be attached to a conspicuous place on the property — but only after at least two attempts, made a minimum of six hours apart.
That six-hour separation is the detail most property managers have never been told, and it is the reason an eviction posting cannot happen on a single visit.
The eviction timeline, start to finish
| Stage | Timing | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-suit notice | 3 days for unpaid rent, excluding weekends and legal holidays. 7 days to cure a violation, or 7 days to vacate. | § 83.56 |
| Complaint filed | The clerk issues the summons. Nothing moves until it reaches the tenant. | Ch. 51, Ch. 83 |
| Service of process | At least two attempts, minimum six hours apart. Posting permitted if the tenant cannot be found. | § 48.183 |
| Tenant’s answer | 5 days after service. Short periods exclude intermediate weekends and legal holidays. | § 51.011; Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.514 |
| Judgment and writ | The clerk issues the writ of possession; the sheriff posts it and may restore possession after 24 hours. | § 83.62 |
Download the one-page version
The whole sequence on a single page, with the statute behind each deadline — worth keeping beside the file or handing to a new property manager. Download the Florida Eviction Service Timeline (PDF). No form to fill in.
Why the paperwork decides the case
Under § 48.21, a return of service must state the date and time process was received, the date and time it was served, the manner of service, who was served, every pleading served, and the signature. Leave any of it out and the service is invalid.
It is correctable — but only by application to the court, which means a motion, a hearing, and a unit sitting occupied while you wait on the calendar. The visit to the door takes minutes; the document is what the court actually rules on. That document is built and checked in our office before it reaches you.
What you get on an eviction serve
- Up to four attempts included at every service level. Many are served on the first attempt; the rest are there when they are not.
- GPS-stamped attempt records — every attempt logged with date, time and location.
- Signed affidavit of service within 24 hours of completed service, formatted for filing.
- An affidavit of due diligence when service cannot be made, documenting every attempt — the record that supports your next motion instead of stalling it.
- Real-time status in your client portal. Check where a file stands without calling anyone.
Eviction service pricing
The same published rates as all our civil process — no eviction surcharge:
| Service level | Price | First attempt |
|---|---|---|
| Routine | from $80 | Within 5–7 business days |
| Rush | from $100 | Within 2–3 business days |
| Priority | from $150 | Within 24 hours of documents and payment |
| Priority Same Day | from $200 | Same day, subject to availability |
Skip tracing is $100 where a forwarding address is needed. Full detail on our pricing page.
Volume work for property managers and community associations
If you file evictions regularly, tell us — volume rates are available for property management companies, community associations and the firms that represent them. Submitting through the portal means no phone call and no waiting on anyone to pick up.
Frequently asked questions
Can a process server post an eviction summons on the door in Florida?
Yes, in a residential possession action. Under § 48.183 the summons may be attached to a conspicuous place on the property if the tenant cannot be found in the county and no one aged 15 or older is at the residence — but only after at least two attempts made a minimum of six hours apart. Posting is not permitted in ordinary civil cases.
How many attempts are required before an eviction summons can be posted?
At least two, separated by a minimum of six hours, under Florida Statute § 48.183.
How long does a tenant have to respond?
Five days after service to file an answer, under § 51.011. Periods shorter than seven days exclude intermediate weekends and legal holidays under Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.514.
How much does eviction service cost in Orlando?
The same as our other civil process: $80 routine, $100 rush, $150 priority, $200 same day, each including up to four attempts and the signed affidavit. There is no eviction surcharge.
What happens if the tenant cannot be served at all?
You receive an affidavit of due diligence documenting every attempt with date, time and GPS location. That record is what supports a motion for alternative service or additional time.
Order eviction service
Submit through the service request portal in about ninety seconds, or call 407-228-2656. We serve Orange, Seminole and West Volusia directly, with statewide Florida coverage through our server network.
YM Doc Services is a certified process serving company operating under Florida Statutes Chapter 48. Yesenia Mendez appears on the Ninth Judicial Circuit’s certified process server roster. This page is general information, not legal advice — statutory citations are current as of August 2026, and how a rule applies depends on your case. Confirm all deadlines with your attorney.
