Hawaii Ex Parte Motion For Service of Process By Posting and By Certified Mail is a document that is filed with the court to request permission to serve a summons and complaint on a defendant using alternate methods. The two methods are posting and certified mail. Posting is when a notice is posted on the front door of a defendant's home or business. The notice must be in a conspicuous place so that the defendant is aware of its presence. The notice must include the name of the court, the date of the filing, the case number, a copy of the summons and complaint, and the date of service. Certified mail is when a copy of the summons and complaint is sent to the defendant's address via certified mail. The envelope must be marked as “Certified Mail”, and the return receipt must be sent back to the court. The return receipt must include the defendant's signature and the date of service. The Hawaii Ex Parte Motion For Service of Process By Posting and By Certified Mail must include the defendant's name, address, date of service, and the court's decision on the motion. It must also include a declaration from the plaintiff or their attorney that they have made a diligent effort to locate the defendant and that the motion is being filed in good faith. The motion must also include a proposed order granting the motion.