Regular Mail - A fee of $2.00 for each defendant is paid to the Clerk upon filing.
Certified Mail - A fee of $8.00 for each defendant is paid to the Clerk upon filing.
Personal Service - The papers are sent to the Sheriff in the county where the defendant lives. The Sheriff then personally serves the papers on the defendant. You may check with the Sheriff's Department regarding their service fees. Most departments require a prepayment. When service is completed, the Sheriff will send you a certificate of service. The certificate must be filed with the Clerk of Court. The filing fee and service costs can be collected as part of the judgment if the plaintiff wins the case.
Service Restrictions - If the defendant lives out of county, there must be personal service. Evictions and Replevin are limited to personal service.
Revised 07/2011