The Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office civil division carries out the statutory responsibility of serving and returning judicial process and enforcing judgments and orders that originate from the courts, governmental agencies and private attorneys.

The civil section also enforces levies and conducts sheriff’s sales to aid in the collection of money judgments. Annually, Gadsden County’s civil unit processes and serves more than 1,500 warrants, writs, summons, injunctions and court orders.

Please note that the civil division does not provide legal advice or assist in the preparation of documents.

For process of service, at a minimum, you must provide the original process or certified copy along with a copy for service for each individual, the best address available where document is to be served the applicable fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope so that we may send back your original and return of service.

Fees for service of process are fixed by Florida Statute 30.231 and are non-refundable. We accept cash, checks and money orders.

You may mail your civil documents to the Gadsden County Sheriff’s Office,
Attn: Civil Process, 339 E. Jefferson St, Quincy, FL 32351.

For questions or information related to having your documents served call the civil department at (850) 875-8818, or visit us at the Gadsden County Courthouse, Room 102 … Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Contact
Nikkitra Safford
850-875-8818
NShaw@sheriff.gadsdencountyfl.gov