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Florida Statute 50.041 - Full Text and Legal Analysis Florida Statute 50.041 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research
Fla. Stat. § 50.041 (2026) Copy Cite Official Site Syfertize CourtListener Amendments
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.

Cases Citing F.S. 50.041

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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 2002).

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establish proof of publication. Pursuant to section 50.041, Florida Statutes, publishers of newspapers
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Ago (Fla. Att'y Gen. 1994).

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

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