It will be deemed to have been received when sent. Delivering legal papers is called "service of process".The law says that legal papers have to be "served" (delivered) the right way. Intheblanks form required for any matter originating and electronically filed in Supreme or Surrogate's Courts in Richmond County. Complete a Proof of Service By Mail form: Fill out, but DO NOT SIGN a Proof of Service Civil (POS040). a. For civil process inquiries, please contact our office Monday–Friday, between the hours of am–5 pm, at . Attn: Out of State Service Desk. Note: Parties being served must be located within Wake County. They can use the envelope the server sent them. Otherwise, even if the defendant receives the summons, service may not be complete.