CLPS Document Delivery & Service Methods 2

Question 1

When serving a corporation, which individual is generally authorized to accept service of process?

Accepted Answer

A registered agent, officer, or managing agent of the corporation

Answer

Service on a corporation is valid when made upon a registered agent, officer, director, or managing agent authorized to accept service.

Question 2

What is 'nail and mail' service?

Accepted Answer

Affixing documents to the door of the defendant's residence and mailing copies

Answer

Nail and mail service involves affixing documents to the front door of the defendant's home or usual place of abode and mailing copies to the same address.

Question 3

A process server attempts service at a defendant's home three times but the defendant is always absent. What is typically the next authorized step in most jurisdictions?

Accepted Answer

Request court authorization for alternative service

Answer

After multiple failed attempts, a process server typically must seek court approval for an alternative method such as publication or nail-and-mail service.

Question 4

Which statement best describes 'abode service' (also called substituted service)?

Accepted Answer

Service completed by leaving documents with a person of suitable age at the defendant's residence

Answer

Abode service is accomplished by leaving documents with a person of suitable age and discretion residing at the defendant's usual place of abode.

Question 5

What does the term 'return of service' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The sworn affidavit filed by the process server confirming how and when service was completed

Answer

A return of service is the sworn affidavit or proof-of-service document filed with the court detailing the manner, date, time, and location of service.

(CLPS) Certified Legal Process Server Practice Test

(CLPS) Certified Legal Process Server Practice Test

CLPS Document Delivery & Service Methods 2