ND Process Serving Laws
Process Server Laws in North Dakota
13 laws and regulations governing process service in North Dakota
Requirements to Become a Process Server in North Dakota
License Required
No — North Dakota does not require a license or registration. Any person of legal age who is not a party to or interested in the action may serve process under ND R Civ P 4(d)(1)(A).
Age Requirement
18
Governing Statutes
North Dakota Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 4; N.D.C.C. § 31-04-06 (publication proof)
Special Requirements
None. No bonding, training, or certification required. Server must not be a party or interested and must provide a declaration of service stating they are of legal age.
Allowed Service Types
Personal service, substitute service (leave at dwelling with suitable person), mail or third-party carrier with signed receipt, service by publication
North Dakota Process Serving Laws
Personal Service of Process in North Dakota
R. Civ. P. 4(d)
Personal ServiceN.D. R. Civ. P. 4(d) (ND Courts Rule 4)
Process Server Registration/Licensing in North Dakota
R. Civ. P. 4(d)(1)
Process Server RequirementsNone required; any legal age non-party per N.D. R. Civ. P. 4(d)(1); no agency (ServeNow)
Who May Serve Process in North Dakota
R. Civ. P. 4(d)(1)
Process Server RequirementsLegal age, not party/interested: N.D. R. Civ. P. 4(d)(1) (ND Courts Rule 4)
Proof of Service / Affidavit Requirements in North Dakota
R. Civ. P. 4(i)-(j)
Proof of ServiceServer's declaration/affidavit under N.D. R. Civ. P. 4(i)-(j); states server legal age/not party/interested/knew identity; not necessarily notarized (ND Courts Rule 4)
Does North Dakota require a notarized affidavit for proof of service?
North Dakota requires notarized affidavit; N.D.R.Civ.P. 4(g) governs return.
proof_of_serviceNorth Dakota standard practice is to file a notarized affidavit of service. N.D.R.Civ.P. 4(g) governs proof of service. The Mighty Affidavit Generator automatically includes a notary jurat block for North Dakota filings.
Criminal Protections for Process Servers in North Dakota
Server ProtectionNo specific statute; general assault laws apply (N.D.C.C. 12.1-17)
Property Access Rights for Process Servers in North Dakota
Server ProtectionNo specific statutes; standard trespass laws apply with implied license to approach door
Service by Publication in North Dakota
R. Civ. P. 4(e)
Service by PublicationN.D. R. Civ. P. 4(e) (ND Courts Rule 4)
Subpoena Service in North Dakota
R. Civ. P. 45(b)(1)
Service MethodsCivil: N.D. R. Civ. P. 45(b)(1) under Rule 4(d); Criminal: N.D. R. Crim. P. 17(d) peace officer/nonparty 18+ (ND Courts Rule 45; Rule 17 Crim)
Family Law Service of Process in North Dakota
R. Civ. P. 4
Special CircumstancesStandard under N.D. R. Civ. P. 4; modifications may use Rule 5
Small Claims Service in North Dakota
Special CircumstancesN.D.C.C. Ch. 27-08.1; certified mail restricted delivery or personal by sheriff/non-party legal age (ND Courts Small Claims; Forms Packet)
Unique Provisions for Service of Process in North Dakota
Special ProvisionsNone identified (no Sunday/time restrictions, govt/military standard)
Substituted Service in North Dakota
R. Civ. P. 4(d)(2)(A)(ii)
Substituted ServiceN.D. R. Civ. P. 4(d)(2)(A)(ii) leave at dwelling with suitable age/discretion resident (ND Courts Rule 4)
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