## When to use an Affidavit of Service?

This form is used by the [process server ](https://getdispute.com/guide/everything-you-need-to-know-about-service-of-process) after successfully serving the legal documents. It is sometimes referred to as a Proof of Service. 

It asks for case information, detailed descriptions of each attempt to serve the defendant, and the process server's contact information. 

The purpose of the document is to demonstrate to the court that the defendant has received proper notice of the pending action. The document will detail each of the process server's individual attempts to serve the defendant.

## How to file an Affidavit of Service?

The complete Affidavit of Service needs to be filed to the court where the case is being heard.  Common methods include:

1. In-person filing
2. Mail filing
3. Fax filing
4. Online filing

Accepted filing methods vary from courthouse to courthouse, so be sure to contact the courthouse for instructions.

Affidavit of Service

## When to use an Affidavit of Non-Service?

When the [process server](https://getdispute.com/guide/everything-you-need-to-know-about-service-of-process) is unable to serve the defendant (either because the defendant is evading or the defendant's address is incorrect, among other reasons), they fill out this form to show the court all of the attempts they’ve made. The court typically uses this history of attempts to decide the next step of the case - be it to dismiss the case, or provide the plaintiff with [alternative service options](https://getdispute.com/guide/substituted-service-motion). 

This form asks for case information, detailed descriptions of each attempt to serve the defendant, and the process server's contact information. It is also sometimes referred to as a [Proof of Non-Service](https://getdispute.com/guide/what-is-an-affidavit-non-service) or Declaration of Due Diligence. 

## How to file an Affidavit of Non-Service?

The complete Affidavit of Non-Service needs to be filed to the court where the case is being heard.  Common methods include:

1. In-person filing
2. Mail filing
3. Fax filing
4. Online filing

Accepted filing methods vary from courthouse to courthouse, so be sure to contact the courthouse for instructions.

Affidavit of Non-Service

## When to use this Proof of Service?

The form SC-104 Proof Of Service (Small Claims) is used by the [process server](https://getdispute.com/guide/everything-you-need-to-know-about-service-of-process) after successfully serving the small claims legal documents to the defendant in California. It is sometimes referred to as an Affidavit of Service. 

It asks for case information, detailed descriptions of each attempt to serve the defendant, and the process server's contact information. 

The purpose of the document is to demonstrate to the court that the defendant has received proper notice of the pending action. The document will detail each of the process server's individual attempts to serve the defendant.

## How to file this Proof of Service?

The complete Proof of Service needs to be filed to the court where the case is being heard.  Common methods include:

1. In-person filing
2. Mail filing
3. Fax filing
4. Online filing

Accepted filing methods vary from courthouse to courthouse, so be sure to contact the courthouse for instructions.

Proof of Service

## When to use this Proof of Service?

This Proof of Service form is used by the [process server](https://getdispute.com/guide/everything-you-need-to-know-about-service-of-process) after successfully serving the small claims legal documents to the defendant in the state of Michigan. It is sometimes referred to as an Affidavit of Service. 

It asks for case information, detailed descriptions of each attempt to serve the defendant, and the process server's contact information. 

The purpose of the document is to demonstrate to the court that the defendant has received proper notice of the pending action. The document will detail each of the process server's individual attempts to serve the defendant.

## How to file this Proof of Service?

The complete Proof of Service needs to be filed to the court where the case is being heard.  Common methods include:

1. In-person filing
2. Mail filing
3. Fax filing
4. Online filing

Accepted filing methods vary from courthouse to courthouse, so be sure to contact the courthouse for instructions.

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