AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
[Caption Block – Utah State Courts]
| Court: | [DISTRICT / JUSTICE] COURT, STATE OF UTAH |
| County: | [COUNTY] COUNTY |
| Case Title: | [PLAINTIFF] v. [DEFENDANT] |
| Civil Case No.: | [####] |
| Judge: | Hon. [JUDGE’S NAME] |
| Document Title(s) Served (“Documents”): | [e.g., Summons, Complaint, Motion, etc.] |
| Applicable Governing Law: | Utah Rules of Civil Procedure (“URCP”) & state procedural law |
| Forum Selection: | Utah state courts (venue as captioned above) |
1. IDENTIFICATION OF AFFIANT
I, [FULL LEGAL NAME], being of lawful age (18+) and duly sworn, declare under oath and under penalty of perjury pursuant to Utah Code § 78B-5-705 that:
1.1 I am not a party to the above-captioned action and am competent to testify to the matters stated herein.
1.2 My business address is [ADDRESS] and my telephone number is [PHONE].
1.3 I am authorized to effect service of process in the State of Utah and, if applicable, hold Utah professional process-server registration no. [REG. NO.].
[// GUIDANCE: Utah does not require licensure, but provide registration or PI license info if applicable.]
2. DEFINITIONS
For ease of reference, capitalized terms used herein have the meanings set forth below:
“Affiant” means the undersigned declarant.
“Documents” has the meaning assigned in the caption table above and includes all exhibits, attachments, and supporting papers delivered contemporaneously.
“Service Date” means the calendar date on which the Documents were delivered, deposited, or otherwise served as specified in Section 3.
“URCP” means the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure, as amended through the Service Date.
3. PARTICULARS OF SERVICE
Pursuant to URCP 4(d) & 4(e):
3.1 Date & Time of Service:
Service was completed on [DATE] at [TIME] [a.m./p.m.] (“Service Date”).
3.2 Location of Service:
[STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP].
3.3 Method of Service (check one and complete applicable subsection):
a. ☐ Personal Service – URCP 4(d)(1)(A)
i. Person Served: [DEFENDANT’S FULL LEGAL NAME]
ii. Proof of Identity: [e.g., driver’s license viewed].
b. ☐ Substitute Service – URCP 4(d)(1)(B)
i. Person Served: [NAME OF ADULT RESIDING AT DEFENDANT’S USUAL PLACE OF ABODE], age 18+ and residing therein.
ii. Relationship to Defendant: [RELATIONSHIP].
c. ☐ Commercial Courier / Certified Mail – URCP 4(d)(2)
i. Tracking No.: [##]
ii. Delivery Confirmation Attached as Exhibit A.
d. ☐ Acceptance of Service – URCP 4(d)(3)
i. Written Acknowledgment signed by [DEFENDANT] dated [DATE] attached as Exhibit B.
e. ☐ Alternative Service (Court-ordered) – URCP 4(d)(5)
i. Order Authorizing Alternative Service dated [DATE] attached as Exhibit C.
ii. Method(s) Utilized: [SPECIFY – e.g., e-mail, social media, publication].
iii. Proof of Completion attached as Exhibit D.
3.4 Number of Attempts (if personal or substitute):
[#] attempts were made before successful service; details of prior attempts are listed in Exhibit E.
3.5 Timeliness Compliance:
Service occurred within 120 days of the filing of the complaint, satisfying URCP 4(b)(i).
[// GUIDANCE: If service exceeded 120 days, insert explanation and reference any extension order.]
4. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES OF AFFIANT
4.1 Accuracy. Affiant certifies that all statements herein are true and correct to the best of Affiant’s knowledge, information, and belief.
4.2 Independence. Affiant affirms that he/she/they is not a party to the action and has no interest therein that would disqualify Affiant from serving process.
4.3 Compliance. Affiant warrants that service was executed in strict conformity with URCP 4 and all other applicable laws and court orders.
5. ATTACHMENTS (INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE)
• Exhibit A – Delivery/Tracking Confirmation (if applicable)
• Exhibit B – Acceptance of Service Acknowledgment (if applicable)
• Exhibit C – Court Order Authorizing Alternative Service (if applicable)
• Exhibit D – Proof of Alternative Service (if applicable)
• Exhibit E – Log of Prior Service Attempts (if applicable)
[// GUIDANCE: Attach legible copies; redact personal identifiers per Utah Rules of Judicial Administration 4-202.]
6. EXECUTION & NOTARIZATION
I declare under criminal penalty of the State of Utah that the foregoing is true and correct.
[AFFIANT NAME]
Affiant
State of Utah )
) ss.
County of ____ )
On this ___ day of ____, 20__, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared [AFFIANT NAME], proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is subscribed to this Affidavit, and he/she/they acknowledged executing the same for the purposes therein stated.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: _
Notary Commission No.: _
[// GUIDANCE: File this Affidavit promptly with the court per URCP 4(e). Retain proof of filing and serve a copy on all counsel of record via approved URCP 5 method.]