Process service in Utah is the procedure of delivering legal documents—such as summonses, complaints, subpoenas, eviction notices, and court orders—to the correct person or entities involved in a court case. A process server is a neutral third party who delivers these documents according to legal requirements, ensuring that all parties receive proper notification of legal actions. Proper service is required under Utah court rules before a case can move forward.
In Utah, a constable can deliver summonses, complaints, subpoenas, writs, notices of hearing, divorce papers, eviction notices, restraining orders, and other court-related documents. Any legal document that requires official delivery to notify someone of a legal proceeding may be served by a constable or deputy. Unique to constables and their deputies, constables can enforce court orders by requiring physical compliance, such as relinquishing property or keeping the peace.
Utah courts require strict compliance with service rules. Improper service can cause delays, dismissal of your case, or challenges to jurisdiction. Using a professional Utah process server, such as Wasatch Constables, helps ensure your documents are served correctly and accepted by the court.
According to Utah Rule of Civil Procedure 4, any person who is 18 years of age or older and not a party to the case or an attorney for a party can serve legal documents. While Utah does not require a specific license for process servers, our professional Utah process servers are experts in state statutes to ensure your service is never contested.
We understand these requirements and provide court-accepted proof of service.
Utah law is somewhat unique: a process server must legibly document the date, time, and their name/initials on the first page of the documents being served before delivery. Failing to do this can jeopardize the validity of the service.
In the State of Utah, a summons and complaint must generally be served within 120 days after the complaint is filed with the court. If you are approaching this deadline, we offer Same-Day Rush Service across the Wasatch Front.
Under Utah R. Civ. P. 4(d)(1), if a person refuses to accept the documents, service is still considered valid if the server identifies the documents (states the "name of the process") and offers to deliver them. We document these "refusals" meticulously in our declarations to satisfy the court.
Yes. If the named recipient cannot be reached, Utah law allows us to leave the documents at their dwelling or usual place of abode with a person of "suitable age and discretion" who resides there.
If an individual is "dodging" service or has moved, we provide Skip Tracing. We use public and proprietary databases, as well as person-to-person interviews, to find current addresses. If they still cannot be found, we can provide the "Due Diligence" affidavit your attorney needs to request Service by Alternative Means (like email or text) from a Utah judge.
Yes. We specialize in high-stakes personal service, including:
Yes. If the named recipient cannot be reached, Utah law allows us to leave the documents at their dwelling or usual place of abode with a person of "suitable age and discretion" who resides there.
We provide comprehensive coverage across the Wasatch Front, specifically focusing on:
