Affidavit Of Diligent Search And Inquiry {1.924}

1.924 - AFFIDAVIT OF DILIGENT SEARCH AND INQUIRY. This is a Florida civil procedure form used to document a party’s good-faith efforts to locate an individual for service of process when their current residence is unknown. This affidavit is commonly filed in county or circuit court cases when personal service cannot be completed. The affiant must certify, under oath, that a diligent search and inquiry has been made and identify the specific steps taken, such as reviewing telephone listings, voter registration records, motor vehicle records, correctional databases, employment information, internet people-finder searches, and other available sources. The form also requires the affiant to state whether the individual’s residence is unknown, outside Florida, or concealed to avoid service. This affidavit is often required before the court will permit constructive service, such as service by publication. www.FormsWorkflow.com