Florida Statute 50.041 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

The 2025 Florida Statutes

Title VI
CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 50
LEGAL AND OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENTS

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50.041 Proof of publication; uniform affidavits required.—

(1) All affidavits made for the purpose of establishing proof of publication of public notices or legal advertisements shall be uniform throughout the state.

(2) Each such affidavit shall be printed upon white paper and shall be 81/2 inches in width and of convenient length, not less than 51/2 inches. A white margin of not less than 21/2 inches shall be left at the right side of each affidavit form and upon or in this space shall be substantially pasted a clipping which shall be a true copy of the public notice or legal advertisement for which proof is executed. Alternatively, the affidavit may be provided in electronic rather than paper form, provided the notarization of the affidavit complies with the requirements of s. 117.021.

(3) There may be a charge not to exceed $2 levied for the preparation and execution of each such proof of publication or affidavit.

History.—s. 1, ch. 19290, 1939; CGL 1940 Supp. 4668(1); s. 1, ch. 63-49; s. 26, ch. 67-254; s. 1, ch. 76-58; s. 2, ch. 2012-212; s. 5, ch. 2021-17.

Note.—Former s. 49.04.

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Oct 11, 2002 | Docket: 3255934

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establish proof of publication. Pursuant to section 50.041, Florida Statutes, publishers of newspapers

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Mar 25, 1994 | Docket: 3255866

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establish proof of publication. Pursuant to section 50.041, Florida Statutes, publishers of newspapers

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