Pennsylvania Code
Title 231 - RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
Part I - GENERAL
Chapter 400 - SERVICE OF ORIGINAL PROCESS
SERVICE GENERALLY
Rule 402 - Manner of Service. Acceptance of Service
Universal Citation: 231 PA Code ยง 402
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 38, September 21, 2024
(a) Original process may be served
(1) by handing a copy to the defendant;
or
(2) by handing a copy
(i) at the residence of the defendant to an
adult member of the family with whom he resides; but if no adult member of the
family is found, then to an adult person in charge of such residence;
or
(ii) at the residence of the
defendant to the clerk or manager of the hotel, inn, apartment house, boarding
house or other place of lodging at which he resides; or
(iii) at any office or usual place of
business of the defendant to his agent or to the person for the time being in
charge thereof.
(b) In lieu of service under this rule, the defendant or his authorized agent may accept service of original process by filing a separate document which shall be substantially in the following form:
(Caption)
Acceptance of Service
I accept service of the _____________________________ on behalf of ____________ and certify that I am authorized to do so).
____________
(Date)
______________________________________
(Defendant, or Authorized Agent)
______________________________________
(Mailing Address)
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