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Florida Secretary of State, Division of Corporations Division of Retirement Chief Financial Officer (f/k/a The Florida Insurance Commissioner) There are two different ways you serve the Chief Financial Officer. The first is if they are being served on behalf of an insurance company doing business in the state of Florida. It is imperative that the insurance company be listed exactly as it is recorded with the Florida Secretary of State (850) 488-9000, or the service will be invalid and must be re-served. When serving them this way the following documents are required… Three (3) Summons Example heading of summons – If serving a subpoena or other process remember you must send a total of three sets for proper service. One will be returned with the servers seal & affidavit. Don’t forget a check for $15.00 to the Chief Financial Officer. The second way to serve the Chief Financial Officer is if they are being served on behalf of another municipal or governmental agency which is being sued. This is pursuant to F.S. 768.28(7). When serving the Chief Financial Officer in this capacity you do not need the extra copies or the $15.00 fee. It is just like serving any other document; however, you should list on the summons that you are serving the Chief Financial Officerpursuant to F.S. 768.28(7). Example heading of summons – * Remember that you still need to serve the governmental agency as well as the Chief Financial Officer. The Florida Department of Revenue Example heading of summons – The process will be served at the above address on the General Counsel’s office. No extra copies or fees required. Florida Secretary of State, Division of Corporations There are several ways in which you can effect substitute service on the Florida Secretary of State for individuals & businesses. There are also numerous statute numbers for which they can be served and they require the statute number be listed on the summons. When serving them in this manner the following documents are required… Three (3) Summons * Example heading of summons – The Secretary of State will return process without acceptance if you fail to put the statute number on the summons or forget to enclose a check. Secretary of State By Serving: The General Counsel Division of Retirement By Serving: Records Custodian This is the records custodian address for this agency. They accept all subpoenas for records and do require a witness fee. AWI f/k/a Division of Unemployment Compensation By Serving: Records Custodian This is the records custodian address for this agency. They accept all subpoenas for records and do require a witness fee. Division of Worker’s Compensation By Serving: Records Custodian This is the records custodian address for this agency. They accept all subpoenas for records and do require a witness fee. Agency For Health Care Administration By Serving : Director Attorney General By Serving: State of Florida, Office of Attorney General Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services By Serving: Secretary of Agriculture Department of Business & Professional Regulation By Serving: Executive Director C/O General Counsel Department of Children & Family Services (F/K/A Health & Rehabilitative Services) * By Serving: The Secretary C/O General Counsel * The agency name changed in January 1997. They will no longer except any process that reads “Health & Rehabilitative Services”. Department of Corrections By Serving: The Secretary of Corrections C/O General Counsel Department of Environmental Protection By Serving: The Secretary of Environmental Protection C/O General Counsel Department Of Health By Serving: General Counsel Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles* By Serving: Executive Director C/O General Counsel For Other Divisions See Below (Subpoenas for Records) By Serving: Records Custodian / Driver’s License Records Department Of Insurance – Division of Rehabilitation & Receivership By Serving: Department Of Insurance C/O Florida Insurance Commissioner Department of Management Services By Serving: Executive Director C/O General Counsel The Florida Department of Revenue By Serving: Executive Director C/O Agency Clerk Department of Transportation By Serving: Secretary of Transportation C/O It’s’ General Counsel State Board Of
Administration By Serving: The General Counsel Board Of Regents Of The State Of Florida By Serving: The General Counsel Where do I file a direct service of process in Florida?Direct Service of Process naming the Secretary of State as a Defendant to: The Secretary of State, R.A. Gray Building, Tallahassee, Florida 32301. Direct Service of Process naming the State of Florida as a Defendant to: The Florida Attorney General’s office or call 850.414.3990 for additional information.
How are summons and complaints delivered to the Department of insurance?These processes (summons and complaints or subpoenas) may be delivered to the Department by personal service, U.S. mail, or online portal. We do not accept service via email or fax. The Chief Financial Officer is not required to act as registered agent for insurance agencies or insurance groups.
What does the Department of financial services do?The Department of Financial Services supervises many different types of institutions. Supervision by DFS may entail chartering, licensing, registration requirements, examination, and more. Learn More
What is the service of process section?Additionally, the Service of Process Section, which is the centralized depository for receiving and routing all Legal Process (summons & complaints or subpoenas), is an administrative unit within the Office of the General Counsel.
What does the Department of Financial Services in Florida do?DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES Description
The department fights financial fraud, waste and abuse in Florida; audits the state's payments; and works to make government's finances transparent. Under the CFO's direction, the department also oversees the investment of funds held in the State Treasury.
What are the 13 divisions of the Department of Financial Services in Florida?Service Divisions. Accounting and Auditing.. Consumer Services.. Insurance Agent and Agency Services.. Investigative and Forensic Services.. Rehabilitation and Liquidation.. Unclaimed Property.. Workers' Compensation.. How do I file a complaint with the Florida Department of Financial Services?Consumer Helpline Contact Information. Statewide Toll-Free: 1-877-MY-FL-CFO (1-877-693-5236). Out of State Callers: (850) 413-3089.. TDD Line: 1-800-640-0886.. Email Address: [email protected].. Who oversees all financial services in the state of Florida?The Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) provides regulatory oversight for Florida's financial services industry. The OFR was created in 2003 as the result of the Cabinet Reorganization Act of 2002.
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