Service of Process Rules
Knowing the laws in your state is important to ensure your final Affidavit will be compliant.
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Service of process rules and regulations change all the time. Please visit your state’s Judicial Branch website for the most up to date rules and contact us if you believe our records need updating.
Notary: Required if not sheriff
Civil Subpoenas: No Special Rules
Can serve on Sundays
INDIVIDUAL 14+ + Personal + Substituted + Dwelling/house/Usual place of abode - Family member living there 18 years or older + Work/Business - Leave with person in charge + Residing in Hotel/Boarding Room - Manager of Hotel/Boarding Room/etc.
PARTNERSHIPS AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS + Registered agent, clerk on duty in the office of a registered agent, partner or general partner - Substituted service per above upon the registered agent, officer, or director - Sub service on any clerk or agent of the corporation who may be found in the county where the action is filed
CORPORATIONS + Registered agent, clerk on duty in the office of a registered agent, officer, or director of the corporation - Substituted service per above upon the registered agent, officer, or director - Sub service on any clerk or agent of the corporation who may be found in the county where the action is filed
LLC + Registered agent, clerk on duty in the office of a registered agent, manager, or member - Substituted service per above upon the registered agent, officer, or director - Sub service on any clerk or agent of the corporation who may be found in the county where the action is filed
PUBLIC ENTITY - STATE + Attorney General, or a person designated by the Attorney General in office
PUBLIC ENTITY - COUNTIES, CITIES, ETC. + Presiding officer of the governing body or their agent
MINOR OR INCAPACITATED PERSON + Individually or Parent, Guardian, conservator of Estate
POSTING (EVICTIONS) + Allowed
Please be advised that some states have rules requiring service completed in other states to be served by a person authorized to serve process in the destination location as a condition for valid service.
