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JC 12a

Proof of Service/Nonservice (with declaration)

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective June 1, 2025

This form is used to tell the court that certain legal papers were given to someone, or that the person could not be found and served. It has sections for proving service by mail, proving personal service, or proving that service could not be completed.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 2.107(D), MCR 3.920(I)

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used in juvenile court cases to officially tell the judge how and when certain court papers were delivered to another person.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is used to prove to the court that you served legal papers, or that you tried to serve papers and could not find the person. It has sections for mail, personal delivery, and when service fails. Great care must be taken when filling out the declarations. The form is not for proving service of a summons or for publication.
Who fills out this form?
The form allows for declarations regarding service, suggesting it can be filled out by either party involved in the case.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2025.

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