Free Affidavit of Substitute Service Template
Affidavit of Substitute Service
Introduction
I, [YOUR NAME], being duly sworn, depose and state as follows:
Statement of Facts
I am over the age of eighteen (18) and not a party to the action entitled [CASE NAME], currently pending in the [COURT NAME], [COURT LOCATION], Case Number [CASE NUMBER]. I make this affidavit based on my personal knowledge.
Substitute Service
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On [DATE OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICE], I served the Summons and Complaint (or other relevant documents) upon the Defendant, [DEFENDANT'S NAME], at [DEFENDANT'S ADDRESS]. I was unable to effectuate personal service because [REASON].
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On [DATE OF SUBSTITUTE SERVICE], I served the above-mentioned documents by leaving a copy at the Defendant's address with [NAME OF PERSON], who identified themselves as a resident of the Defendant's household of suitable age and discretion.
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Attached to this affidavit as Exhibit A is a true and correct copy of the document served and a description of the manner of service.
Sworn Oath
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of [STATE] that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on [DATE], at [LOCATION].
[YOUR NAME]
Notarization
State of [STATE]
County of [COUNTY]
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this [DATE].
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: [EXPIRATION DATE]
[NOTARY SEAL]
