INSTRUCTIONS FOR FLORIDA SUPREME COURT APPROVED FAMILY LAW
FORM 12.902(i),
AFFIDAVIT OF CORROBORATING WITNESS
(02/18)
When should this form be used?
This form may be used to corroborate residency in a dissolution of marriage proceeding. To get a
dissolution (divorce) in Florida, either party must have lived in Florida for at least 6 months before filing
the petition. Residency may be corroborated by a valid Florida’s driver’s license, Florida identification
card, or voter’s registration card (issue date of document must be at least 6 months before the date the
case is actually filed with the clerk of the circuit court), or the testimony or affidavit of someone other
than you or your spouse. This form is used to corroborate residency by affidavit. The person signing this
form must know that you have lived in the State of Florida for at least 6 months before the date you filed
your petition for dissolution of marriage.
This form should be typed or printed in black ink, and signed in the presence of a notary public or deputy
clerk. After completing this form, you should file the original with the clerk of the circuit court in the
county where the petition was filed and keep a copy for you records.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-FILING
The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all petitions, pleadings, and documents be
filed electronically except in certain circumstances. Self-represented litigants may file petitions or other
pleadings or documents electronically; however, they are not required to do so. If you choose to file
your pleadings or other documents electronically, you must do so in accordance with Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.525, and you must follow the procedures of the judicial circuit in which you file.
The rules and procedures should be carefully read and followed.
What should I do next?
A copy of this form must be mailed, e-mailed, or hand delivered to the other party in your case, if it is not
served on him or her with your initial papers.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING E-SERVICE ELECTION
After the initial service of process of the petition or supplemental petition by the Sheriff or certified
process server, the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration now require that all documents required or
permitted to be served on the other party must be served by electronic mail (e-mail) except in certain
circumstances. You must strictly comply with the format requirements set forth in the Rules of Judicial
Administration. If you elect to participate in electronic service, which means serving or receiving pleadings
by electronic mail (e-mail), or through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, you must review Florida Rule of
Judicial Administration 2.516. You may find this rule at www.flcourts.org through the link to the Rules of
Instructions for Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.902(i), Affidavit of Corroborating Witness
(02/18)
