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CC-1418

Affidavit for Service of Process on the Secretary of the Commonwealth

Virginia · Supreme Court of Virginia

This form is an affidavit used to state under oath that legal papers were delivered to the Secretary of the Commonwealth. It also includes information about why the service was necessary, such as if the person is not a resident or if they could not be found after trying to locate them.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used in a civil court case when someone needs to prove that legal papers were properly delivered to the Secretary of the Commonwealth, who acts as the official agent for service.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The undersigned Affiant fills out this form and swears to its contents before a notary or magistrate. The Clerk of the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth completes the Certificate of Compliance section.
What does this form prove?
It proves that service of process was made on the Secretary of the Commonwealth, who is the official agent for service in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Does this form require a fee?
The text mentions that a self-addressed stamped envelope was provided to the clerk at the time of filing this Affidavit.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.

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