Florida Process Server Practice Test

The requirement for how many attempts must be made to serve a DBA (Doing Business As) sole proprietorship at their place of business is two attempts during regular business hours. This standard ensures that the process server has made a reasonable effort to serve the business owner personally, as businesses often have specific hours when they are open to the public or operational.

By requiring two attempts during regular business hours, the law acknowledges that there may be times when the business owner is not present despite being in a public location. This approach protects the rights of the business owner while also ensuring that the legal process is followed adequately.

In contrast, a single attempt may not suffice to guarantee that the process is properly served, as the owner might be away from the business for various reasons. Making three attempts at any time might seem excessive and not in line with establishing a fair process, while having no attempts would not fulfill the requirements for proper service. Thus, two attempts during regular business hours are deemed appropriate to facilitate effective service.