Alaska Affidavit of Service

IN THE [________________________________] COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA

☐ District Court
☐ Superior Court

[________________________________] Judicial District
At [________________________________]

[________________________________],
Plaintiff,

v.

[________________________________],
Defendant.

Case No.: [________________________________]

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE

I. AFFIANT IDENTIFICATION

1. My full legal name is [________________________________].

2. My date of birth is [__/__/____], and I am [____] years of age.

3. My residential address is: [________________________________].

4. My business address is: [________________________________].

5. My telephone number is: [________________________________].

6. My email address is: [________________________________].

7. I am competent to testify to the matters stated herein and have personal knowledge of the facts set forth in this Affidavit.

8. I am not a party to the above-captioned action, nor am I an officer, director, or employee of any party, and I have no financial or personal interest in the outcome of this litigation.

II. AUTHORITY TO SERVE PROCESS

I am authorized to serve process in the State of Alaska based on the following (select all that apply):

☐ I am a peace officer as defined by Alaska law, including state troopers, municipal police officers, United States Marshals and their deputies, and other officers whose duty is to enforce and preserve the public peace.

☐ I am a licensed civilian process server holding License No. [________________________________], issued by the Alaska Commissioner of Public Safety pursuant to AS 22.20.040 and AS 22.20.120, with a surety bond of $15,000 on file as required by 13 AAC 67.

☐ I am a person specially appointed by the court to serve process in this action, pursuant to the Order dated [__/__/____].

☐ I am a competent adult, 18 years of age or older, who is not a party to this action, serving process pursuant to Alaska R. Civ. P. 4.

☐ I am a sheriff, constable, bailiff, or other officer authorized to serve process in the jurisdiction where service was made (for out-of-state service).

III. DOCUMENTS SERVED

I was provided with and served the following documents in this matter (the "Service Documents"):

☐ Summons
☐ Complaint / Petition
☐ Amended Complaint / Amended Petition
☐ Third-Party Complaint
☐ Cross-Claim
☐ Counterclaim
☐ Motion: [________________________________]
☐ Order to Show Cause dated [__/__/____]
☐ Subpoena
☐ Notice of Hearing dated [__/__/____]
☐ Civil Cover Sheet
☐ Case Assignment Notice
☐ Other: [________________________________]
☐ Other: [________________________________]

Total number of pages served: [____]

IV. PERSON TO BE SERVED

Name of person / entity to be served: [________________________________]

Capacity (select one):
☐ Individual Defendant
☐ Registered Agent for [________________________________]
☐ Officer or Managing Agent of [________________________________]
☐ Agent Authorized by Appointment to Receive Service
☐ Agent Authorized by Law to Receive Service
☐ Guardian or Conservator
☐ Other: [________________________________]

V. SERVICE METHOD, DATE, TIME, AND LOCATION

A. Personal Service — Alaska R. Civ. P. 4(d)(1)

☐ On [__/__/____] at [____:____ ☐ AM ☐ PM] (Alaska Time), I personally delivered true and correct copies of the Service Documents to [________________________________] at the following location:

Address: [________________________________]
City: [________________________________], Alaska [____]

The person served:
☐ Verbally confirmed their identity as the person named above.
☐ Was identified by me through prior personal knowledge.
☐ Was identified through: [________________________________].
☐ Refused to identify themselves but matched the physical description provided.

B. Substitute Service — Alaska R. Civ. P. 4(d)(1)

☐ On [__/__/____] at [____:____ ☐ AM ☐ PM] (Alaska Time), after exercising due diligence and being unable to personally serve the defendant, I left true and correct copies of the Service Documents at the defendant's dwelling house or usual place of abode with the following person of suitable age and discretion then residing therein:

Name of person served: [________________________________]
Relationship to defendant: [________________________________]
Address of dwelling: [________________________________]

☐ I informed this person of the general nature of the documents.
☐ I also mailed copies of the Service Documents to the defendant at the same address by first-class mail, postage prepaid, on [__/__/____].

C. Service on Agent — Alaska R. Civ. P. 4(d)(3)–(4)

☐ On [__/__/____] at [____:____ ☐ AM ☐ PM] (Alaska Time), I delivered true and correct copies of the Service Documents to [________________________________], who is:

☐ The registered agent for the entity named above.
☐ An officer, managing agent, or general agent of the corporation / entity.
☐ An agent authorized by appointment or by law to receive service of process.

Address of service: [________________________________]

D. Service by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested — Alaska R. Civ. P. 4(d)(7)

☐ On [__/__/____], I caused to be mailed true and correct copies of the Service Documents by certified mail, return receipt requested, restricted delivery, to the following address:

Address: [________________________________]

USPS Tracking Number: [________________________________]
Date Mailed: [__/__/____]
Date Delivery Confirmed / Receipt Signed: [__/__/____]
Name of Person Who Signed Receipt: [________________________________]

☐ The signed green card (USPS Form 3811) is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
☐ Electronic delivery confirmation is attached hereto as Exhibit A.

E. Service by Posting and Mailing (Landlord-Tenant) — AS 34.03.260

☐ On [__/__/____] at [____:____ ☐ AM ☐ PM] (Alaska Time), I affixed true and correct copies of the Service Documents to the premises located at:

Address: [________________________________]

☐ On the same date, I also mailed copies of the Service Documents to the defendant by first-class mail, postage prepaid, to the same address.

F. Service by Publication — Alaska R. Civ. P. 4(e)

☐ Pursuant to the Order of this Court dated [__/__/____] authorizing service by publication, the Service Documents were published in:

Name of Newspaper: [________________________________]
City/Region of Circulation: [________________________________]

Publication Dates:

1. [__/__/____]
2. [__/__/____]
3. [__/__/____]
4. [__/__/____]

☐ The last publication date was [__/__/____].
☐ The defendant was given not less than 30 days after the last date of publication to appear or answer, as required by Alaska R. Civ. P. 4(e).
☐ The Affidavit of Publication from the newspaper is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
☐ A copy of the published notice was also mailed to the defendant's last known address on [__/__/____].

G. Service by Other Court-Authorized Method — Alaska R. Civ. P. 4(e)

☐ Pursuant to the Order of this Court dated [__/__/____], I served the Service Documents by the following alternative method:

[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

VI. DESCRIPTION OF PERSON ACTUALLY SERVED

(Complete for personal service or substitute service)

Name: [________________________________]
Sex: [________________________________]
Approximate Age: [____]
Race/Ethnicity: [________________________________]
Height: [____] ft. [____] in.
Weight: approximately [____] lbs.
Hair Color/Style: [________________________________]
Eye Color: [________________________________]
Facial Hair: [________________________________]
Glasses: ☐ Yes ☐ No
Other Identifying Features (tattoos, scars, etc.): [________________________________]

VII. NON-SERVICE / DUE DILIGENCE REPORT

(Complete if service was not accomplished or if substitute/alternative service was used)

I made the following attempts to serve the defendant before completing service by the method described above or before returning the documents unserved:

Additional investigative steps taken:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

☐ Service could not be completed. Documents are returned unserved for the following reason(s):
[________________________________]

VIII. FEES AND EXPENSES

IX. TIMELINESS AND COMPLIANCE

1. Service was completed within the time limits prescribed by the Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure and any applicable court orders.

2. I exercised reasonable diligence and complied with all court-ordered and statutory directives concerning the method, timing, and proof of service.

3. ☐ Service was completed pursuant to a court order permitting alternative service dated [__/__/____].

4. ☐ An extension of time for service was granted by order dated [__/__/____].

X. MILITARY STATUS DECLARATION

To the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, the person served:

☐ Is not currently on active duty with the United States Armed Forces as defined by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. § 3931.
☐ Is currently on active duty with the United States Armed Forces.
☐ Military status could not be determined.

XI. AFFIANT'S DECLARATION

I, [________________________________], declare under oath that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief. I understand that making a false statement in this Affidavit may subject me to penalties for perjury under Alaska law.

Further affiant sayeth naught.

XII. SIGNATURE AND NOTARIZATION

Executed on this [____] day of [________________________________], 20[____],
at [________________________________], Alaska.

________________________________________
Signature of Affiant

________________________________________
Printed Name of Affiant

________________________________________
Title / License Number (if applicable)

NOTARIAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT

STATE OF ALASKA )
) ss.
[________________________________] Judicial District )

On this [____] day of [________________________________], 20[____], before me, the undersigned notary public in and for the State of Alaska, personally appeared [________________________________], 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: [________________________________]

[NOTARIAL SEAL]

ALTERNATIVE: UNSWORN DECLARATION UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY

(Alaska permits unsworn declarations under penalty of perjury pursuant to AS 09.63.020 in lieu of notarization for many civil filings. Verify with the court before using this alternative.)

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Alaska that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on [__/__/____] at [________________________________], Alaska.

________________________________________
Signature of Affiant

________________________________________
Printed Name of Affiant

XIII. ATTACHMENTS

☐ Exhibit A — Certified Mail Return Receipt (Green Card) / Electronic Delivery Confirmation
☐ Exhibit B — Affidavit of Publication
☐ Exhibit C — Court Order Authorizing Alternative / Substitute Service
☐ Exhibit D — Photographs of Service Location
☐ Exhibit E — GPS Log / Time-Stamped Evidence
☐ Exhibit F — Copy of Service Documents Served
☐ Exhibit G — Fee Invoice / Expense Documentation
☐ Exhibit H — Prior Service Attempt Log / Investigative Notes
☐ Exhibit I — Other: [________________________________]

XIV. ALASKA-SPECIFIC RULES AND PRACTICE NOTES

1. Who May Serve: Under Alaska R. Civ. P. 4, service may be made by a peace officer, a licensed civilian process server (AS 22.20.040), or any competent adult 18 years or older who is not a party. Licensed process servers must pass a written examination and maintain a $15,000 surety bond (13 AAC 67).

2. Personal Service: Delivering a copy of the summons and complaint to the individual personally, or to an authorized agent by appointment or by law (Rule 4(d)(1)).

3. Substitute / Abode Service: Leaving copies at the individual's dwelling house or usual place of abode with a person of suitable age and discretion then residing therein (Rule 4(d)(1)).

4. Service on Corporations: Delivering to an officer, a managing or general agent, or to any other agent authorized by appointment or by law to receive service of process (Rule 4(d)(3)-(4)).

5. Certified Mail: Alaska R. Civ. P. 4(d)(7)-(8) permits service by certified mail, return receipt requested, restricted delivery.

6. Service by Publication: Requires prior court order under Rule 4(e). Publication must be once a week for four consecutive weeks. The defendant must be given at least 30 days after the last publication date to appear.

7. Posting and Mailing (Landlord-Tenant): AS 34.03.260 permits service in landlord-tenant actions by posting on the premises and mailing by first-class mail on the same day.

8. Proof of Service: Rule 4(f) requires the person serving process to make proof of service, stating the time, place, and manner of service. If service is by a person other than a peace officer, proof shall be by affidavit.

9. Unsworn Declarations: AS 09.63.020 allows unsworn declarations under penalty of perjury in lieu of notarized affidavits for many civil filings, subject to court approval.

10. Filing Deadline: The completed Affidavit of Service should be filed promptly with the Clerk of Court to start the defendant's response clock. In Superior Court, the defendant generally has 20 days to answer after personal service.

11. Out-of-State Service: For service upon a party outside Alaska, service shall be made by a sheriff, constable, bailiff, peace officer, or other officer having like authority in the jurisdiction where service is made, or by a person specifically appointed by the court.

XV. SOURCES AND REFERENCES

• Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 4 — Process: https://courts.alaska.gov/rules/docs/civ.pdf
• Alaska Statutes AS 22.20.040 — Civilian Process Servers
• Alaska Statutes AS 22.20.120 — Process Server Licensing
• Alaska Statutes AS 09.63.020 — Unsworn Declarations Under Penalty of Perjury
• Alaska Statutes AS 34.03.260 — Landlord-Tenant Service by Posting
• 13 AAC 67 — Process Server Regulations: https://dps.alaska.gov
• Alaska Court System — Court Rules: https://courts.alaska.gov/rules/index.htm

This document is intended for use by licensed attorneys practicing in Alaska. It does not constitute legal advice and should be customized to the specific facts and circumstances of each case. All statutory citations should be verified for current accuracy before filing.