Service of Process is a crucial legal procedure used to give official notice to a party (defendant, respondent, or other parties) of a court or administrative body's action against them. This process ensures that the defendant is aware of the legal proceedings and has the opportunity to respond. In certain circumstances, Service of Process can be carried out through the Secretary of State when other methods have failed or the defendant cannot be located within the state. This guide provides a detailed overview of the procedures for each state, ensuring you understand the requirements and processes involved.
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General Procedures for Service of Process Through the Secretary of State
Initial Attempt and Diligent Search: Before attempting service via the Secretary of State, a diligent search must be conducted to locate the defendant or the corporation’s registered agent. An initial attempt to serve the documents at the business address is required.
Affidavit of Due Diligence/Non-Service: If the initial attempt is unsuccessful, an Affidavit of Due Diligence or an Affidavit of Non-Service must be prepared, detailing the efforts made to locate and serve the defendant or registered agent.
Prepare Documents: Prepare the Summons, Complaint, the Affidavit of Due Diligence/Non-Service, and any other relevant legal documents.
Submit to Secretary of State: Submit the documents along with the appropriate fee to the Secretary of State’s office in the respective state.
Notification: The Secretary of State will attempt to notify the defendant or the corporation by sending the documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain an affidavit from the Secretary of State confirming the service attempt, which can then be filed with the court.
Alaska
Legal Basis: Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Alaska Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $50
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Arizona
Legal Basis: Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 10.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Arizona Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $25
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Arkansas
Legal Basis: Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Arkansas Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $50
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California
Legal Basis: California Code of Civil Procedure, Section 416.10 et seq.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the California Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $55
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Colorado
Legal Basis: Colorado Revised Statutes, Section 7-90-704.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Colorado Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $50
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Connecticut
Legal Basis: Connecticut General Statutes, Section 33-929.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Connecticut Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $50
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Delaware
Legal Basis: Delaware Code, Title 8, Section 321.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Delaware Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $75
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Florida
Legal Basis: Florida Statutes, Chapter 48.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if initial attempt fails.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Florida Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $8.75
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Georgia
Legal Basis: Georgia Code, Title 14, Chapter 2.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Georgia Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $10
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Hawaii
Legal Basis: Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 414-64.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Hawaii Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $50
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Idaho
Legal Basis: Idaho Code, Section 30-21-414.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Idaho Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $20
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Illinois
Legal Basis: Illinois Compiled Statutes, 805 ILCS 5/5.25.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Illinois Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $10
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Indiana
Legal Basis: Indiana Code, Title 23.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Indiana Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $10
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Iowa
Legal Basis: Iowa Code, Section 490.504.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Iowa Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $60
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Kansas
Legal Basis: Kansas Statutes, Section 60-304.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Kansas Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $40
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Kentucky
Legal Basis: Kentucky Revised Statutes, Section 14A.4-040.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Kentucky Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $10
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Louisiana
Legal Basis: Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 12.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Louisiana Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $50
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Maine
Legal Basis: Maine Revised Statutes, Title 13-C, Section 1504.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Maine Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $35
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Maryland
Legal Basis: Maryland Corporations and Associations Code, Section 2-204.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Maryland Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $50
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Massachusetts
Legal Basis: Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 156D, Section 5.04.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Massachusetts Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $40
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Michigan
Legal Basis: Michigan Compiled Laws, Section 450.1231.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Michigan Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $50
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Minnesota
Legal Basis: Minnesota Statutes, Section 5.25.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Minnesota Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $35
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Mississippi
Legal Basis: Mississippi Code, Section 79-35-13.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Mississippi Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $25
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Missouri
Legal Basis: Missouri Revised Statutes, Section 351.594.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Missouri Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $10
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Montana
Legal Basis: Montana Code Annotated, Section 35-1-316.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Montana Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $10
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Nebraska
Legal Basis: Nebraska Revised Statutes, Section 21-193.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Nebraska Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $25
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Nevada
Legal Basis: Nevada Revised Statutes, Section 14.030.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Nevada Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $25
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New Hampshire
Legal Basis: New Hampshire Revised Statutes, Section 293-A:15.10.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the New Hampshire Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $55
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New Jersey
Legal Basis: New Jersey Rules of Court, Rule 4:4-4.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the New Jersey Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $40
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New Mexico
Legal Basis: New Mexico Statutes, Section 53-5-2.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the New Mexico Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $25
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New York
Legal Basis: New York Business Corporation Law, Section 306.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the New York Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $40
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North Carolina
Legal Basis: North Carolina General Statutes, Section 55D-33.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the North Carolina Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $10
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North Dakota
Legal Basis: North Dakota Century Code, Section 10-01.1-13.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the North Dakota Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $40
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Ohio
Legal Basis: Ohio Revised Code, Section 1701.07.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Ohio Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $5
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Oklahoma
Legal Basis: Oklahoma Statutes, Title 18, Section 1022.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Oklahoma Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $75
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Oregon
Legal Basis: Oregon Revised Statutes, Section 60.731.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Oregon Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $100
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Pennsylvania
Legal Basis: Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, Title 15, Section 411.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Pennsylvania Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $70
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Rhode Island
Legal Basis: Rhode Island General Laws, Section 7-1.2-501.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Rhode Island Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $50
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South Carolina
Legal Basis: South Carolina Code of Laws, Section 33-5-104.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the South Carolina Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $10
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South Dakota
Legal Basis: South Dakota Codified Laws, Section 59-11-5.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the South Dakota Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $10
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Tennessee
Legal Basis: Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 48-15-104.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Tennessee Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $20
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Texas
Legal Basis: Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Section 17.044.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Texas Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $55
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Utah
Legal Basis: Utah Code, Section 16-10a-504.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Utah Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $10
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Vermont
Legal Basis: Vermont Statutes, Title 11A, Section 15.10.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Vermont Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $25
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Virginia
Legal Basis: Virginia Code, Section 13.1-637.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Virginia Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $30
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Washington
Legal Basis: Revised Code of Washington, Section 23B.05.040.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Washington Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $50
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West Virginia
Legal Basis: West Virginia Code, Section 31D-15-1510.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the West Virginia Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $25
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Wisconsin
Legal Basis: Wisconsin Statutes, Section 180.1510.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Wisconsin Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $40
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Wyoming
Legal Basis: Wyoming Statutes, Section 17-16-504.
Procedures:
Initial Attempt: Conduct a diligent search and attempt to serve at the business address.
Affidavit: Prepare an Affidavit of Due Diligence or Non-Service if unsuccessful.
Submission: Submit documents and fees to the Wyoming Secretary of State.
Notification: Secretary of State sends documents to the last known address.
Affidavit of Service: Obtain confirmation from the Secretary of State.
Fee: $50
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Disclaimer
Please Note: State fees for Service of Process through the Secretary of State are subject to change. It is always best to verify the current fees directly with the Secretary of State’s office in the respective state to ensure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information.
