Service of Process ; Step One: File suit with appropriate Virginia court ; Step Two: Create account and log into the online portal ; Step Three: Complete affidavit. The clerk shall prepare a SUMMONS FOR HEARING, DC-430, for return on the same date as the GARNISHMENT SUMMONS, with enough copies for service on the financial.Signature of serving officer on date of service or attempted service. Not filled out online. 13. Service of process in Virginia encompasses the set of rules indicating how a party to a lawsuit must be given service of process in the state of Virginia. Generally, you have 21 days to respond after service of the summons and complaint. Look at Virginia Supreme Court Rule (a). Your "assigned dates of services" are printed in the upper, right-hand corner of the first page of your summons. Where is my "juror" number? Your "assigned dates of services" are printed in the upper, right-hand corner of the first page of your summons.