How do I serve the other party with notice of my small claims court case?

In Delaware, there are a few ways to serve notice of a small claims court case to the other party. The first and preferable method is personal service. This means having someone hand-deliver a copy of the complaint to the other party. If the other party does not agree to accept the notice, then the person delivering it needs to have two witnesses and a notary public sign an affidavit of service. The person serving the notice also needs to send a copy to the other party by certified mail. If personal service is not possible, then the court can permit substitute service. This means a copy of the complaint can be sent to the other party’s last known address via certified mail, with a return receipt requested. Additionally, the court can also allow service by publication. This involves publishing notice of the pending lawsuit in a newspaper chosen by the court. Lastly, an alternative method of service is the Use of Process Server. This involves the use of a professional process server to deliver the notice. The process server will keep a record of the service, such as proof of delivering the notice, along with the signatures of anyone who accepts the notice. No matter which method is chosen, it is important to make sure proper notice is given to the other party. This way, they are aware of the pending lawsuit and have the opportunity to respond and/or appear in court.

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