can I serve a court summons by mail, or does it has to be in person?

Answer 1

It depends on your state's rules for service, which may depend on what court you're in. Federal courts allow service by certified mail in most cases.

If personal service is required, if you are the complainant/plaintiff, you cannot serve the summons and complaint, which must be done by a disinterested person. In some courts for some purposes, you can use any "disinterested person." In other cases you may use a constable or other process server, or you may have to use deputy sheriff or higher level of process server.

Check your court's rules.

Answer 2

It depends on what state you are in, and what kind of summons it is. Some are allowed to be served by mail, but some kinds arent, and improper service could get your lawsuit thrown out of court. Ask a lawyer in your town. They probably won't charge you for a quick consultation.

Answer 3

Most states have a procedure for service by mail. You have to send it certified with return receipt requested. The return receipt must be signed by the person you are trying to serve. You will need the signed return receipt in the event the person does not respond and you want to get a default judgment.

Answer 4

Court Summons usually have to be delivered by the cops. Cannot be sent by mail, that makes them invalid.

Answer 5

You do need a proof that it's been served. If you send it by registered mail, there is a chance that the served party would refuse to accept it (and return it to you).

Answer 6

If you are filing it a courthouse for a hearing then yes you can mailing it but if it is to testify then no because they can always say that it got lost in the mail

Answer 7

prod. depends on the state...but here you can by registered mail of sheriff

Answer 8

yes...but i would send it registered mail