Free Affidavit Of Due Diligence In Support Of Service Template
Affidavit of Due Diligence in Support of Service
I, [Your Name], being of sound mind and legal capacity, hereby depose and state as follows:
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Introduction: I am the [Your Position] of [Your Company Name], located at [Your Company Address]. I am duly authorized to make this affidavit on behalf of the company.
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Statement of Purpose: This affidavit is made in support of service of legal documents upon [Recipient's Name] in the matter of [Case Name], currently pending before the [Court/Jurisdiction Name].
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Details of Diligent Search: On [Date], upon receiving instructions to serve [Recipient's Name], diligent efforts were initiated to locate and serve the said individual. The following steps were undertaken in the course of the search:
a. Online Search: Utilized online databases, social media platforms, and public records to locate current contact information for [Recipient's Name].
b. Physical Address Search: Conducted visits to known addresses associated with [Recipient's Name] to attempt personal service.
c. Contacting Third Parties: Contacted known associates, relatives, and neighbors of [Recipient's Name] to inquire about their whereabouts.
d. Certified Mail: Sent certified mail to any known addresses of [Recipient's Name] with return receipt requested.
e. Publication: Published notice in a local newspaper as required by law.
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Supporting Documentation: Attached herewith are copies of correspondence sent, return receipts, affidavits from third parties, and any other documentation evidencing the diligent efforts made to effectuate service upon [Recipient's Name].
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Conclusion: Based on the exhaustive efforts undertaken, it is hereby affirmed that despite diligent search and inquiry, [Recipient's Name] could not be located for the service of legal documents.
I, [Your Name], do solemnly declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the [Jurisdiction/Country Name] that the preceding is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
[Your Name]
[Your Company Name]
[Date Signed]
