[COURT NAME], STATE OF NEVADA
[COUNTY NAME] COUNTY
[PLAINTIFF NAME(S)],
Plaintiff(s),
v.
[DEFENDANT NAME(S)],
Defendant(s).
Case No.: [CASE NUMBER]
Dept. No.: [DEPARTMENT OR JUDGE]
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- DOCUMENT HEADER
- DEFINITIONS
- OPERATIVE PROVISIONS (AFFIDAVIT STATEMENTS)
- REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES
- COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS
- DEFAULT & REMEDIES
- RISK ALLOCATION (Intentionally Omitted – Not Applicable)
- DISPUTE RESOLUTION (Intentionally Omitted – Not Applicable)
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- EXECUTION BLOCK
1. DOCUMENT HEADER
1.1 Effective Date. This Affidavit of Service (“Affidavit”) is made and entered into effective as of [EFFECTIVE DATE], pursuant to and in compliance with the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure (“NRCP”).
1.2 Jurisdiction and Venue. The service described herein relates to the above-captioned action pending before the [COURT NAME], sitting in and for [COUNTY NAME] County, Nevada, and is governed exclusively by Nevada state procedural law.
1.3 Affiant Identification. The undersigned affiant, [FULL LEGAL NAME OF AFFIANT] (“Affiant”), being duly sworn, deposes and states as follows.
2. DEFINITIONS
For ease of reference, the following capitalized terms shall have the meanings set forth below.
“Action” means the above-captioned civil action pending in the [COURT NAME].
“Documents Served” means the pleading(s) and/or paper(s) identified in Section 3.2.
“Defendant” means the individual(s) or entity(ies) named as defendant(s) in the Action and upon whom service was effected or attempted as described herein.
“Method of Service” means the manner in which the Documents Served were delivered, as identified in Section 3.4 and made in strict accordance with NRCP 4.2 and, where applicable, NRCP 5(b).
“Service Date” means the calendar date on which actual or substitute service was completed, as identified in Section 3.3.
3. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS (AFFIDAVIT STATEMENTS)
3.1 Competence of Affiant.
The Affiant is over the age of 18, of sound mind, not a party to the Action, and competent to provide this testimony.
3.2 Documents Served.
Affiant served the following document(s):
[ ] Summons
[ ] Complaint
[ ] Subpoena
[ ] Motion or Other Pleading: _________
(Collectively, the “Documents Served”).
3.3 Date and Time of Service.
Service was effected on the Service Date of [DATE OF SERVICE] at [TIME OF SERVICE] Pacific Time.
3.4 Method of Service.
Select the applicable option(s) and complete corresponding details:
a. Personal Service – NRCP 4.2(c)(1)(A)
• Served directly upon Defendant [DEFENDANT NAME] at [SERVICE ADDRESS].
b. Substitute Service – NRCP 4.2(c)(1)(B)
• After due diligence and pursuant to NRCP 4.2(c)(1)(B), Affiant left the Documents Served at Defendant’s usual place of residence located at [RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS] with [NAME], a resident of suitable age and discretion.
• Attempts prior to substitute service (dates/times):
1. [ATTEMPT 1 DATE & TIME]
2. [ATTEMPT 2 DATE & TIME]
3. [ATTEMPT 3 DATE & TIME]
c. Certified Mail – NRCP 4.2(a)(2) (ONLY if expressly permitted by court order or rule)
• Tracking No.: [TRACKING NUMBER]; delivery confirmation attached as Exhibit A.
d. Publication – NRCP 4.4 (Requires prior court authorization; attach order as Exhibit B)
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3.5 Manner of Identification.
Affiant identified the individual served by the following means (check all that apply):
[ ] Personally known to Affiant.
[ ] Confirmed via government-issued photo identification.
[ ] Verbal confirmation of name and residency.
3.6 Mileage & Fees.
Total miles traveled: [MILEAGE] miles.
Statutory fee: $[AMOUNT].
Mileage fee: $[AMOUNT].
Total service charge: $[TOTAL AMOUNT].
3.7 Compliance Statement.
Affiant affirms that service was effected in full compliance with:
a. NRCP 4.2 (governing methods of service);
b. NRCP 4(e) (time limit – 120 days to serve summons and complaint); and
c. Any applicable court orders authorizing alternative service.
3.8 Record Preservation.
Affiant will maintain a true and correct copy of this Affidavit and all related proofs of delivery for a minimum of six (6) years from the Service Date, or longer if required by court order.
4. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES
4.1 Truthfulness.
Affiant represents and warrants under penalty of perjury that all statements contained herein are true and correct to the best of Affiant’s knowledge, information, and belief.
4.2 No Disqualifying Interest.
Affiant further represents that he/she/they is not a party to, nor interested in, the outcome of the Action, and is therefore competent to serve process pursuant to NRCP 4.
5. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS
5.1 Court Attendance.
Affiant covenants to appear for testimony, deposition, or hearing regarding the service described herein if subpoenaed or otherwise ordered by the Court, provided reasonable advance notice is given.
5.2 Confidentiality.
Affiant shall not disclose personal identifying information learned during service except to the Court or as otherwise required by law.
6. DEFAULT & REMEDIES
6.1 Perjury.
Any intentional false statement contained in this Affidavit may subject the Affiant to criminal penalties for perjury under Nevada law.
6.2 Contempt.
Failure of Affiant to appear when properly subpoenaed may constitute contempt of court, subject to such sanctions as the Court deems appropriate.
7. RISK ALLOCATION
(Intentionally Omitted – Not Applicable to affidavit of service.)
8. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
(Intentionally Omitted – Not Applicable to affidavit of service.)
9. GENERAL PROVISIONS
9.1 Amendment.
Any amendment or supplement to this Affidavit must be executed with the same formalities as this instrument, including notarization.
9.2 Severability.
If any provision of this Affidavit is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
9.3 Integration.
This Affidavit constitutes the sole and entire proof of service statement by the Affiant with respect to the Documents Served and supersedes all prior oral or written statements regarding the subject matter herein.
10. EXECUTION BLOCK
I, [FULL LEGAL NAME OF AFFIANT], declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Nevada that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on: ___ day of _, 20, at [CITY], Nevada.
[NAME OF AFFIANT], Affiant
[PROCESS SERVER LICENSE NO., if any]
[ADDRESS]
[TELEPHONE]
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of Nevada )
County of ______ ) ss.
On this ___ day of _, 20, before me, the undersigned Notary Public, personally appeared [NAME OF AFFIANT], known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the individual whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that he/she/they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary Public for the State of Nevada
My Commission Expires: _______
(Seal)
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1. Attach photocopies of certified mail receipts, signed acknowledgments, or other proofs as Exhibits.
2. For substitute or alternative service, ensure the court’s prior written authorization is obtained and attached.
3. Confirm current fees and mileage rates under NRS 21.120 et seq. before completing Section 3.6.
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