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Service of Process

Virginians who have incurred financial loss and are pursuing civil remedies in the courts may submit an affidavit, available below or at any court in Virginia, supporting their claim to the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth.  A fee of $28 is required.  The Service of Process Department will then serve notice of pending litigation to the defendant. 

Service of Process Online Options

• Getting Started:  Account Setup
  
  
• File a Service of Process Affidavit online
  (registered users only)
  
  
• Manage your online Services of Process
  (registered users only)
  

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If you are unable to take advantage of the online Service of Process system, please submit the following to the address listed below:

• 2 Affidavits (one original and one copy)
• Circuit Court Service of Process Affidavit Form (pdf, 17 k)
• District Court Service of Process Affidavit Form (pdf, 123 k)
• 1 copy of papers being served
• 1 envelope addressed to the person/business being served, returnable to the plaintiff
• 1 certified mail card (green), also addressed to the person/business being served, returnable to the plaintiff
• A check or money order for $28.00 per person/business being served. If it is a couple, two separate sets of papers are required.

For further information, contact :

Elizabeth Jeffries, Director
Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth
Service of Process Department
Post Office Box 2452
Richmond, Virginia 23218-2452

(804) 692-0117

or use our Inquiry Form