IN THE [COURT LEVEL] COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA
[ ] District Court • [ ] Superior Court
AT: _________
[PLAINTIFF NAME],
Plaintiff,
v.
[DEFENDANT NAME],
Defendant.
Case No.: ___
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
[// GUIDANCE: The caption format above tracks Alaska court practice. Adjust “District” or “Superior” as appropriate and insert the correct judicial district (e.g., “Third Judicial District Anchorage”).]
I. AFFIANT IDENTIFICATION
- My name is [SERVER FULL LEGAL NAME].
- I am ___ years of age, competent to testify, and not a party to this action.
- I am authorized to serve process in the State of Alaska because:
[ ] I am a peace officer.
[ ] I am a private process server certified under Alaska law.
[ ] I am an adult, over 18, who is not a party to or otherwise interested in this action. - My business address is: [SERVER ADDRESS].
- My telephone number is: [SERVER PHONE] and email is [SERVER EMAIL].
II. DOCUMENTS SERVED
I was provided with, and served, the following documents in this matter (collectively, the “Service Documents”):
a. [ ] Summons
b. [ ] Complaint / Petition
c. [ ] Civil Cover Sheet
d. [ ] Case Assignment Notice
e. [ ] Motions (identify): ____
f. [ ] Other: _____
[// GUIDANCE: Delete or add document types to mirror the specific pleadings in your case. Attach a copy of the packet if local rules require.]
III. METHOD, DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION OF SERVICE
- Service Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
- Service Time: [HH:MM AM/PM] (Alaska Time)
- Service Location: [Physical address, city, state, ZIP]
A. Primary Method (select one and complete details)
| Method | Statutory/Rule Basis* | Details |
|---|---|---|
| [ ] Personal Delivery | AK R. Civ. P. 4 | Personally delivered the Service Documents to [NAME OF PERSON SERVED], who confirmed identity. |
| [ ] Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested | AK R. Civ. P. 4 | Mailed the Service Documents by certified mail, restricted delivery, postage prepaid, tracking no. [___]; green card attached. |
| [ ] Substitute Service | AK R. Civ. P. 4(f)(1) | Left the Service Documents at [DEFENDANT’S RESIDENCE ADDRESS] with [NAME], a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there. |
| [ ] Service on Authorized Agent | AK R. Civ. P. 4 | Delivered to [REGISTERED AGENT/OTHER], authorized by appointment or law to receive service. |
| [ ] Posting & Mailing (Landlord–Tenant) | AS 34.03.260 | Affixed to the premises and mailed first-class on same date. |
| [ ] Publication (by prior court order) | AK R. Civ. P. 4(e) | First publication occurred on [date]; Affidavit of Publication attached. |
*Rule/Statute references are provided for attorney convenience; verify applicability to your case.
[// GUIDANCE: Only check ONE primary method. If multiple methods were used (e.g., personal + certified mail), describe each in a separate paragraph or add another row.]
IV. TIMELINESS & RULE COMPLIANCE
- Service was completed within the time limits prescribed by Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure for serving the summons after filing the complaint.
- I exercised reasonable diligence and complied with all court-ordered or statutory directives concerning method, timing, and proof of service.
[// GUIDANCE: When substituted or publication service is used, ensure you have an order permitting such service and reference it here (e.g., “pursuant to the Order for Alternate Service dated ____”).]
V. DESCRIPTION OF PERSON SERVED (Personal or Substitute Service Only)
• Sex: __ • Race: _ • Approx. Age:
• Height: ft __ in • Weight: _ lbs
• Hair: _ • Other Identifiers (e.g., glasses, tattoos): ______
[// GUIDANCE: Alaska courts often ask for a brief physical description to corroborate personal service.]
VI. FEES & EXPENSES (Optional)
Service Fees: $_
Mileage: $_
Other Costs: $_
Total: $_
[// GUIDANCE: Include if you intend to recover service costs; otherwise delete Section VI.]
VII. AFFIANT’S DECLARATION
I declare under oath that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, and that this affidavit is executed in accordance with the Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure for the purpose of establishing valid service of process in this action.
VIII. SIGNATURE & NOTARIZATION
Executed on this _ day of ___, 20_, at _____, Alaska.
[SIGNATURE OF PROCESS SERVER]
[SERVER PRINTED NAME]
State of Alaska )
___ Judicial District ) ss.
___ County )
On this _ day of ___, 20____, before me, the undersigned notary public in and for the State of Alaska, personally appeared [SERVER NAME], to me known or satisfactorily proven to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he/she executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
Notary Public in and for the State of Alaska
My Commission Expires: ___
[// GUIDANCE: Alaska permits unsworn declarations under penalty of perjury (AS 09.63.020) in lieu of notarization for many civil filings. If the court allows, replace the notary block with the following “Declaration Under Penalty of Perjury”:
“I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on [date] at [city], Alaska.
[Signature]”]
IX. ATTACHMENTS (Check all that apply)
[ ] Green card / certified mail receipt
[ ] Return receipt (electronic)
[ ] Order authorizing alternate service
[ ] Affidavit of publication
[ ] Photographs / GPS log
[ ] Copy of Service Documents served
[ ] Fee invoice
[// GUIDANCE: File the completed affidavit promptly after service to start the defendant’s response clock. Retain originals of any receipts or signed acknowledgments.]