Service of process

Question 1

Who serves

Answer 1

Any person who is at least 18 and not a party may serve

Question 2

Service of Process (Individual)

Answer 2

Individual may be served by personal service - service left at D usual place if abode with one or suitable age and discretion residing therein, or service upon an authorized agent of D.

State service rules: alternatively service may be made in ways provided by state rules.

Question 3

Service of Process (Corporations)

Answer 3

Corporations can be served by serving an officer, a managing or general agent, or authorized agent of the corporation.

State service rules: alternatively service may be made in ways provided by state rules.

Question 4

Service of Process (Minors/Incompetents)

Answer 4

Must be served in accordance with state rules

Question 5

Waiver of Service

Answer 5

D may request waiver by mailing formal request to waive service,
Two copies of waiver form and copy of complaint.

D has 30 days (60 outside U.S.) from date request sent to return waiver.