Serve the other party when you cannot find them - Step 1 of 2 - Affidavit and Motion

This form is a request to the court to allow you to serve a party when you cannot locate them. It is the first step in a two-part process for this request.

The court describes it as: Serve a party you cannot find by posting or publication. Step 1 of 2.

Common questions

What is this form for?

This form is used to ask the court for permission to serve a party when you cannot find them.

Is this the only part of the process?

No, the description states this is Step 1 of 2 for serving a party you cannot find.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026.

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