Every state has different rules about how legal documents must be delivered, but all states have some rules about service of process. Process service is required to ensure that defendants or respondents to a case are aware of the case and have the opportunity to defend themselves, as is required by the constitution. But who can serve papers in Denver?
The rules about service of process in Denver are pretty lax compared to other parts of the country. Just about anyone over the age of 18 is able to serve papers in Denver. All it requires is that papers are not served by a party to the case, the server must be 18 years of age, and an Affidavit of Service must be filed with the court.
The affidavit must be notarized when it is signed by the individual serving the papers. Alternatively, if you don’t have a friend or relative willing to serve the papers, you can opt to pay the sheriff’s department to serve the papers for you, in which case the affidavit is not required.
If you really want to make sure that the defendant or respondent to your case gets the papers, and that they don’t have a defense for claiming they didn’t receive the papers, it is best to have an unbiased third party deliver the papers. This is where private process servers come in. If you need a professional to serve your papers and file with the courts, a process server is your best option.
If you need service of process in Denver, contact us today.
