Eviction Service Fort Lauderdale — Golden Process Service
Eviction Service Fort Lauderdale handled by Golden Process Service — a certified Florida process server working Fort Lauderdale and the rest of Broward County every day. Most failed evictions in Fort Lauderdale are not lost on the merits. They are lost because the 3-day notice was posted on the wrong door, delivered without a witness, or dated in a way the judge would not accept. Golden Process Service documents every posting so opposing counsel has nothing to attack.
Quick answer
Eviction service in Fort Lauderdale means delivering the landlord's statutory notice and, once the case is filed, the summons and complaint. Golden Process Service posts or hand-delivers the notice, photographs the posting, records the exact date and time, and returns a signed affidavit of service. The notice period under Chapter 83 runs from proper delivery, so a sloppy posting restarts the whole timeline.
What Eviction Service Fort Lauderdale Covers
Golden Process Service has handled eviction service across Broward County since 2018. In Fort Lauderdale specifically, Fort Lauderdale is the Broward County seat, which puts the main courthouse, the clerk's office and most of the county's law firms inside a few square miles.
The documents we handle for Fort Lauderdale clients include:
- 3-day notices for unpaid rent
- 7-day notices to cure or terminate
- 15-day month-to-month termination notices
- summons and complaint for eviction
- writs of possession
Every Fort Lauderdale assignment comes back with a signed, notarised return of service naming the date, time, address, method and the person served. That affidavit is the only part of this work a judge ever sees, so it is the part we treat as the deliverable. Neighboring Plantation hosts CT Corporation System and National Registered Agents, Inc. (NRAI), so registered agent service is frequently bundled with this work.
Key takeaways
- Eviction Service in Fort Lauderdale runs under Chapter 83, Florida Statutes, and the details of that statute are where most returns get challenged.
- Golden Process Service dispatches Fort Lauderdale work the same business day it is received, across all 10 Fort Lauderdale ZIP codes.
- Every serve returns a signed affidavit; nothing is subcontracted out to a server we have not vetted.
- If the subject cannot be found, skip tracing and an Affidavit of Diligent Search are handled in-house.
The Florida Law Behind Eviction Service
Eviction Service in Florida is governed by Chapter 83, Florida Statutes. Florida's Landlord and Tenant Act. A residential eviction starts with the correct written notice — a 3-day notice for unpaid rent under §83.56(3), a 7-day notice to cure or terminate for a lease violation, or a 15-day notice to end a month-to-month tenancy under §83.57 — and the notice period does not begin until the notice is properly delivered.
Golden Process Service servers are certified in the circuits they work, which for Fort Lauderdale means the courts covering Broward County. Filings and returns route through Broward County Courthouse, 201 SE 6th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. You can confirm case status directly with the Broward County Clerk of Courts.
Where Golden Process Service Covers in Fort Lauderdale
Golden Process Service covers every Fort Lauderdale address, including Las Olas, Victoria Park, Rio Vista, Coral Ridge, Flagler Village, Sailboat Bend, Colee Hammock and Harbor Beach. That is ZIP codes 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306, 33308, 33309, 33311, 33312, 33315, 33316, plus the surrounding Wilton Manors, Oakland Park, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea area.
Fort Lauderdale sits in Broward County, and work here is anchored around the Broward County Courthouse on SE 6th Street. For the wider picture, see our Fort Lauderdale process server page or the Broward County process server overview.
Same-Day Eviction Service Across Fort Lauderdale
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How Eviction Service Works, Step by Step
1. Notice served and documented
We post or hand-deliver the notice, photograph the posting, and log the exact date and time — because the clock in an eviction runs from delivery, not from the date on the document.
2. Summons and complaint served
Once the case is filed, we serve the tenant under Chapter 48 and return a signed affidavit your clerk will accept.
3. Affidavit returned to your file
You get the signed, notarised return of service, usually the same or next business day, with the posting photographs attached.
4. Writ of possession coordinated
If it goes that far, we coordinate the writ with the sheriff's office and keep you posted on the lockout date.
What Eviction Service Costs in Fort Lauderdale
Golden Process Service prices Fort Lauderdale work at a flat rate per address rather than by the attempt, so a difficult serve does not turn into an open invoice. The rate includes up to three attempts at varied times, the signed affidavit, and status updates as the job moves.
Rush and same-day tiers are available across Broward County. Registered agent serves are flat-rate. The full table, including the five service zones and three speed tiers, is on the rates page — or call (888) 766-7497 and we will quote your Fort Lauderdale job directly.
Not sure which service you need? The Eviction Service overview explains the process statewide, and contact us if you would rather talk it through.
Can’t Find the Defendant in Fort Lauderdale?
Golden Process Service runs licensed skip tracing and verifies the address in person before anyone drives out. No locate, no charge.
Eviction Service Fort Lauderdale FAQs
How fast can Golden Process Service post an eviction notice in Fort Lauderdale?
Golden Process Service typically posts a 3-day notice in Fort Lauderdale the same business day it is received, and always photographs the posting with a timestamp. Same-day dispatch is available across Broward County. Call (888) 766-7497 to get a notice out today.
Does a 3-day notice have to be hand-delivered in Florida?
No. Under §83.56, a 3-day notice may be hand-delivered to the tenant or posted conspicuously on the premises if the tenant is absent. Golden Process Service does both where possible and documents which method was used, since that detail is routinely challenged.
Can Golden Process Service serve a commercial eviction in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Commercial evictions in Fort Lauderdale run under Part I of Chapter 83 rather than the residential provisions, and the notice requirements come from the lease itself. Golden Process Service reads the lease's notice clause before serving so the delivery method matches what the lease requires.
What does eviction service cost in Fort Lauderdale?
Golden Process Service charges a flat rate per address for Fort Lauderdale eviction work, including up to three attempts and the signed affidavit. See goldenprocessservice.com/rates/ for the current table or call (888) 766-7497.
What happens if the tenant is never home?
For the notice stage, absence is fine — posting is expressly permitted. For the summons and complaint, Golden Process Service makes attempts at varied times in Fort Lauderdale and, if the tenant is genuinely evading, can pursue substitute service or an Affidavit of Diligent Search.
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