If the server consistently fails to reach you despite multiple attempts, they may resort to alternative legal methods or petition the court for permission to use alternative means of service. Most process servers typically make multiple attempts to serve legal documents, often ranging from three to five attempts.
Unless Rule 4.1(c), (e), (f), or (g) applies, an individual may be served by: (1) delivering a copy of the summons and the pleading being served to that individual personally; (2) leaving a copy of each at that individual's dwelling or usual place of abode with someone of suitable age and discretion who resides there; ...
The Arizona Judicial Branch offers the ability to eFile Civil/Tax and Family Law documents in Maricopa County through authorized Electronic Filing Service Providers (EFSPs). We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the below resources and attend a training session prior to eFiling in a Civil, Tax, or Family case.
If the process server cannot serve you personally, they can leave a copy of the papers at your home with someone of suitable age and discretion. They may also deliver the documents to an agent who is authorized to receive service of process on your behalf.
You can send the court papers by giving the post office copies of the court papers in an envelope, postage prepaid, to be sent to the other party by any form of mail requiring a signed and returned receipt. This is often called Certified Mail, Restricted Delivery by the post office.