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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE

State of Oklahoma | District Court of [COUNTY] County
Case No. [__]

[PLAINTIFF],
  Plaintiff,
v.
[DEFENDANT],
  Defendant.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I. Document Header ....................................... 2
II. Definitions ........................................... 2
III. Operative Provisions .................................. 3
IV. Representations & Warranties .......................... 4
V. Covenants & Restrictions .............................. 4
VI. Default & Remedies .................................... 4
VII. Risk Allocation ....................................... 4
VIII. Dispute Resolution ................................... 4
IX. General Provisions .................................... 5
X. Execution Block ....................................... 5
Exhibit A – Service Attempt Log ............................ 7
Exhibit B – Proof of Mailing (if applicable) ............... 8

[// GUIDANCE: Delete this Table of Contents before filing if your court clerk objects to additional pages.]

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I. DOCUMENT HEADER
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1.1 Title. This Affidavit of Service (this “Affidavit”) is made and sworn to as of [DATE] (the “Effective Date”) by [AFFIANT NAME], Oklahoma Licensed Process Server No. [LICENSE NO.], whose business address is [ADDRESS] (the “Affiant”).

1.2 Recitals.
 A. A civil action styled as [CASE CAPTION] is pending before the District Court of [COUNTY] County, State of Oklahoma (the “Subject Case”).
 B. Pursuant to 12 O.S. § 2004, service of process in the Subject Case must be completed in strict conformity with Oklahoma procedural law (the “State Procedural Law”).
 C. Affiant was duly engaged by [REQUESTING PARTY] to serve the documents identified herein.

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II. DEFINITIONS
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For ease of reference, the following capitalized terms have the meanings set forth below. Terms defined in this Section are used throughout this Affidavit with initial capitalization.

“Affiant” has the meaning ascribed in Section 1.1.

“Service Address” means [FULL STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP] at which service was attempted and/or accomplished.

“Service Documents” collectively means the Summons, Petition/Complaint, and any exhibits or additional pleadings delivered to the person or entity served.

“Statutory Service Methods” means the service modalities authorized by 12 O.S. § 2004, including (i) personal delivery, (ii) substitute service upon a person of suitable age and discretion residing at the defendant’s usual place of abode, (iii) certified mail with return receipt requested, and (iv) service by publication where ordered by the court.

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III. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
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3.1 Identity & Qualifications of Affiant.
 (a) Affiant is over eighteen (18) years of age, competent to testify, and not a party to nor interested in the Subject Case.
 (b) Affiant’s Oklahoma process server credentials are current, and Affiant has complied with all bonding and continuing-education requirements mandated by 12 O.S. § 158.1 et seq.

3.2 Description of Service Documents.
 The following documents were entrusted to Affiant for service (check all that apply):
 [ ] Summons
 [ ] Petition / Complaint
 [ ] Alias Summons
 [ ] Order Setting Hearing
 [ ] Other: [DESCRIBE]

3.3 Manner, Date, Time, and Place of Service.
 (a) Date of Service: [MM/DD/YYYY]
 (b) Time of Service: [HH:MM A.M./P.M.]
 (c) Service Address: [SERVICE ADDRESS]
 (d) Method Utilized (select one):
  ☐ Personal Delivery to the named defendant;
  ☐ Substitute Service in compliance with 12 O.S. § 2004(C)(1)(c) upon [NAME], age [], relationship: [];
  ☐ Certified Mail, return receipt requested, Article No. [__], with delivery confirmed on [MM/DD/YYYY];
  ☐ Other court-ordered method: [DESCRIBE].

3.4 Compliance Statement. Affiant affirms that the service described in Section 3.3 was completed strictly in accordance with State Procedural Law, including all timing requirements (service effected within 180 days of filing pursuant to 12 O.S. § 2004(I)).

3.5 Service Attempt Log. If personal or substitute service was not accomplished on the first attempt, a chronological record of each attempt is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference.

3.6 Fees and Costs. Affiant’s service fee for the foregoing is $[AMOUNT], plus mileage of $[AMOUNT] for a total of $[TOTAL]. No illegal gratuities or inducements were offered or accepted.

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IV. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES
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4.1 Accuracy. Affiant represents and warrants that every statement contained herein is true and correct to the best of Affiant’s personal knowledge, information, and belief.

4.2 Statutory Compliance. Affiant further represents and warrants full compliance with 12 O.S. § 2004 and any specific service directives contained in orders of this Court.

4.3 Survival. The representations and warranties in this Section IV survive the filing of this Affidavit and may be relied upon by the Court and all parties to the Subject Case.

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V. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS
[Intentionally Omitted — Not Applicable to an Affidavit of Service]
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VI. DEFAULT & REMEDIES
[Intentionally Omitted — Not Applicable to an Affidavit of Service]
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VII. RISK ALLOCATION
[Intentionally Omitted — Not Applicable to an Affidavit of Service]
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VIII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
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8.1 Governing Law. Any dispute concerning the validity or enforceability of this Affidavit shall be governed by the State Procedural Law of Oklahoma, without regard to conflicts-of-law principles.

8.2 Forum Selection. The District Court presiding over the Subject Case shall have exclusive jurisdiction to resolve any such dispute.

8.3 Arbitration; Jury Waiver; Injunctive Relief. Not applicable to this Affidavit unless expressly ordered by the Court.

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IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS
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9.1 Severability. If any provision of this Affidavit is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless remain in full force and effect.

9.2 Integration. This Affidavit constitutes the entire statement of service facts and supersedes any prior oral or written statements by Affiant concerning the subject matter hereof.

9.3 Counterparts / Electronic Signatures. This Affidavit may be executed in counterparts and by electronic or remote-online notarization to the fullest extent permitted under Oklahoma law, each of which shall be deemed an original.

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X. EXECUTION BLOCK
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Under penalty of perjury pursuant to 12 O.S. § 426, Affiant declares that the foregoing is true and correct.

DATED this _ day of __, 20.


[AFFIANT NAME]
Oklahoma Licensed Process Server No. [LICENSE NO.]
Phone: [PHONE] • Email: [EMAIL]


NOTARY PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGMENT

State of Oklahoma )
County of [COUNTY] )

This instrument was acknowledged before me on the _ day of __, 20, by [AFFIANT NAME], known to me or satisfactorily proven to be the person whose name is subscribed hereto.


Notary Public, State of Oklahoma
Commission No.: [_____]
My Commission Expires: [MM/DD/YYYY]
(Seal)

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EXHIBIT A – SERVICE ATTEMPT LOG
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| Attempt | Date | Time | Address | Result |
|---------|------|------|---------|--------|
| 1 | [MM/DD/YYYY] | [HH:MM] | [ADDRESS] | [Outcome] |
| 2 | | | | |
| 3 | | | | |

[// GUIDANCE: Continue the table as needed. Attach additional pages if more than five (5) attempts.]

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EXHIBIT B – PROOF OF MAILING (if applicable)
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Attach the following:
1. USPS Certified Mail Receipt (PS Form 3800)
2. USPS Tracking / Delivery Confirmation printout
3. Signed green card (PS Form 3811) or electronic return receipt

[// GUIDANCE: Exhibits are mandatory if service was effected by certified mail. Omit Exhibit B entirely if not applicable.]

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