All service of process in Utah must comply with Utah Code Section 78B-8-302.
General Rules of Service
- Before serving the documents, you must put your name or initials, process server registration number (if applicable), as well as date and time of service all on the first page of the documents to be served.
Service Guidelines – Salt Lake County District Court
Please follow these guidelines for serving documents in Salt Lake County:
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Name Requirement & Prohibition on Doe Entries – Attempt notes must include the first name, last name, or both of the person served. Entries using placeholder names such as “Jane Doe” or “John Doe” will be considered invalid.
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No Drop Service – Leaving documents without confirmation of service is not allowed.
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Refusal to Provide Name – If the servee refuses to give their name, an order for alternate service will be triggered.
These guidelines ensure compliance with the court’s expectations and prevent service issues.