What is Process Service?

A service of process, or simply known as process service, is a legal procedure in the United States, which declares all parties must be notified when facing legal action against them in a court of law or an administrative court. Process service is accomplished through the delivery of a set or series of documents describing the legal action. Examples of documents that compromise service of process include summonses, complaints, subpoenas, writs, and other court documents. These documents are delivered to the individual to whom the legal action is directed by a process server. Service of process must be served by an individual who is not a party to the case.

United States legal procedure requires that each party in a case should be notified if actions are taken against them in a court of law. Process serving is an important aspect of the Due Process of Law.