Michigan Motion and Verification of Alternate Service is a legal document filed in Michigan State Court. The motion is used by a plaintiff or defendant to request permission from the court to serve legal documents on the other party in a lawsuit through an alternate means besides personal service. The court will review the motion and, if approved, will issue an order allowing the alternate service of process. There are several types of Michigan Motion and Verification of Alternate Service, including publication service, posting service, mail service, and electronic service. Publication service involves publishing the notice of the lawsuit in a newspaper or other publication. Posting service requires posting legal documents at the defendant's last known address. Mail service involves mailing legal documents to the defendant's last known address or a PO Box. Electronic service involves sending legal documents electronically, such as by email or text.