Affidavit of Diligent Search and Inquiry
(Foreclosure) (FL)

Summary

This affidavit of diligent search and inquiry may be used in a Florida foreclosure action in which personal or substitute service cannot be obtained, and the plaintiff needs to serve the defendant by publication. This template contains practical guidance and drafting notes. This template may be used in a commercial or residential foreclosure and complies with Fla. R. Civ. P. Form 1.924. In Florida, a foreclosure defendant may be served by publication only if the plaintiff makes repeated attempts at personal service and a diligent search and inquiry for other locations where the defendant might be located. Fla. Stat. Ann. § 49.021. This search must include all the areas of inquiry set forth in this affidavit. For more on foreclosure proceedings in Florida see Residential Mortgage Foreclosure (FL) and Commercial Mortgage Foreclosure (FL). For additional templates see Summons (Foreclosure) (FL), Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint (Location of Promissory Note Known) (FL), and Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint (Location of Original Note Unknown) (FL).