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The definitive resource on process serving law
Process serving is the formal procedure by which legal documents — summons, complaints, subpoenas, and orders — are delivered to parties in a legal proceeding, establishing jurisdiction and due process.
50States
Coverage across all U.S. jurisdictions
Federal + State
Rules and procedural requirements
2026
Content reviewed and updated
FRCP
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure aligned
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Begin with our foundational overview — a precise, attorney-focused explanation of what process serving is, why it matters, and how the rules apply across federal and state courts.
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