Affidavit Of Service Illinois

The cost depends upon the publication you use for notice. It's usually under $200.

If the defendant is a private corporation, it can be served by leaving a copy of the legal documents with the agent that is registered with the state or with any officer or agent of the corporation located in the state. It can also be served by publication and mail like individuals.

Illinois Process Server Licensing Requirements. Process shall be served by a sheriff, or if the sheriff is disqualified, by a coroner of some county of the State. A sheriff of a county with a population of less than 2,000,000 may employ civilian personnel to serve process.

Present legal photo identification. Complete an application for appointment at the county court in which you reside. Undergo a criminal background check and get fingerprinted. Pay processing fees. This may include payment for process server training but this depends on the county and court.

"Service by publication" means that you publish the Summons or other document in a newspaper of general circulation in the area where your spouse or partner is likely to be. For service by publication, you will have to pay the newspaper a fee to publish the document.

Now, in many states, any US citizen that is not a party to the case, over the age of 18, and residing in the state where the matter is to be tried in court can serve papers. Keep in mind that process serving laws differ from state to state and may change.

You can ask anyone over 18 (not yourself) to serve the divorce papers. Your server may be a friend, family member, the local Sheriff or a professional process server. If you are asking a friend or family member to serve the documents, make sure the person is familiar with the rules of special service.

A judge must issue an order appointing the server before they can serve the defendant. After serving the defendant, the person must complete a signed and notarized affidavit describing how they did it, and attach it to the original summons. They must then file it with the court.