Get Form Dc-418 Form Dc-418

The Form DC-418 is an affidavit used to comply with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. This guide offers comprehensive instructions on how to fill out the form online, ensuring you complete it accurately and efficiently.

Follow the steps to fill out the Form DC-418 effectively.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in the online editor.
2. Begin by entering the case number in the designated field at the top of the form.
3. Provide the return date and time as required in the corresponding section.
4. Select the type of court by checking the appropriate box: Circuit Court, General District Court, or Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.
5. In the case name section, input the relevant names for the case, including the plaintiff and defendant.
6. State your name as the plaintiff or the person completing the affidavit.
7. Indicate whether the defendant is in military service by checking the appropriate box.
8. Provide supporting facts related to your determination of the defendant's military status in the designated text area.
9. If applicable, indicate if you were unable to determine the defendant's military service status by checking the relevant box.
10. Date your signature in the designated section.
11. Affix your signature in the designated area for the affiant.
12. Enter the date when the oath was taken.
13. Have the acknowledgment completed by the appropriate individual, checking the required title box.
14. If notarized, ensure all necessary fields for the notary public's information are filled in, including their registration number.
15. If an attorney has been appointed to represent the servicemember, provide their name and address in the specified section.
16. Insert the date and time for the next hearing.
17. Record the judge's signature date.
18. Ensure the judge's signature is present where required.
19. If an order for stay of proceedings is issued, check the corresponding box and enter the next hearing date.
20. Insert the date of the order for stay of proceedings.
21. Finalize by securing the judge's signature in the required field.
22. Once all fields are completed, save your changes, download, print, or share the form as necessary.

Begin filling out the Form DC-418 online today to ensure compliance with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.