Minnesota Application For Order For Service By Alternative Means is an application form used by Minnesota courts to allow parties to a case to use alternative methods for service of legal documents or orders. The form is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch website and must be filled out and notarized in order to be considered valid. The form allows for service of documents by alternative means such as first-class mail, email, or other electronic means when personal service is not possible. There are two types of Minnesota Application For Order For Service By Alternative Means: one for service upon an individual and one for service upon a business.