Form DC-CV-002, Request for Service Instructions
This form contains 89 fields organized into 20 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.
| Field Name | Type | Description |
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| Acknowledging Person Details | ||
| Acknowledged Status | Text |
Please specify the acknowledged status of the person with whom the papers were left, such as their relationship to the defendant. Fill only if 'Delivery To' is 'Yes'.
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Delivery To
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| Facts for Age and Discretion | Text |
Please provide the factual observations that led to the conclusion that the individual served is of suitable age and discretion. Fill only if 'Delivery To' is 'Yes'.
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Delivery To
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| Case Information | ||
| Court Jurisdiction (City/County) | Combobox |
Enter the name of the city or county where the district court has jurisdiction.
Cecil County
Baltimore County
Talbot County
Allegany County
Howard County
Charles County
St. Mary's County
Garrett County
Worcester County
Anne Arundel County
Queen Anne County
Dorchester County
Frederick County
Calvert County
Baltimore City
Prince George's County
Washington County
Montgomery County
Wicomico County
Carroll County
Somerset County
Kent County
Caroline County
Harford County
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| Case Parties | ||
| Plaintiff/Judgment Creditor Name | Text |
Please enter the full name of the plaintiff or judgment creditor.
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| Defendant/Judgment Debtor Name | Text |
Please enter the full name of the defendant or judgment debtor.
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| Court And Case Information | ||
| Court Address | Text |
Please provide the complete address of the court, including the city and county.
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| Case Number | Text |
Please enter the unique identifying number for this case.
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| Defendant Information | ||
| Defendant Name | Text |
Please provide the full name of the defendant.
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| Defendant Address | Text |
Please provide the street address of the defendant.
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| Delivery Specifics | ||
| Delivery Location | Text |
Enter the specific address or location where the delivery was made. Fill only if 'Delivery To' is 'Yes'.
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Delivery To
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| Delivery Date | Date |
Enter the date on which the delivery occurred. Fill only if 'Delivery To' is 'Yes'.
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Delivery To
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| Delivery Time | Time |
Enter the time of the delivery. Fill only if 'Delivery To' is 'Yes'.
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Delivery To
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| Time Period | Text |
Indicate whether the delivery time is in the morning (AM) or afternoon/evening (PM). Fill only if 'Delivery To' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Delivery To
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| General | ||
| Primary Facts Supporting Suitable Age and Discretion | Text | |
| Additional Facts Supporting Suitable Age and Discretion | Text | |
| Reset | Button | |
| Inability to Serve Details | ||
| I was unable to | Checkbox |
Check this box if you were unable to complete a required action, and then indicate the specific action(s) that could not be performed from the options provided.
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| serve | Checkbox |
Check this box if you were unable to serve the documents or process.
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| replevy the goods | Checkbox |
Check this box if you were unable to replevy (recover possession of) the specified goods.
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| levy the goods | Checkbox |
Check this box if you were unable to levy (seize property to satisfy a debt) the specified goods.
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| Reason for Inability | Text |
Explain the primary reason for the inability to serve, replevy, or levy the goods. Fill only if 'I was unable to' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
I was unable to
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| Further Explanation | Text |
Provide any additional details or further explanation regarding the inability to serve, replevy, or levy the goods. Fill only if 'I was unable to' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
I was unable to
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| Method of Summons Service | ||
| Service by Delivery | Checkbox |
Check this box if the summons was served by delivering the complaint and all supporting papers, or a Motion for Order Declaring Judgment Satisfied, in accordance with Md. Rule 3-626.
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| Restricted Mail | Checkbox |
Check this box if the summons was served by restricted mail with a return card attached.
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| Alternative Service by Court Order | Checkbox |
Check this box if the summons was served using an alternative method pursuant to a court order and Md. Rule 3-121(c).
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| Alternative Service Description | Text |
Provide a description of the alternative service method used, as authorized by court order and Md. Rule 3-121(c). Fill only if 'Alternative Service by Court Order' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Alternative Service by Court Order
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| First Class Mail Service | Checkbox |
Check this box if the summons was served by first class mail as authorized by court order and in accordance with Md. Rule 3-626.
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| Delivery To | Checkbox |
Check this box if the summons was delivered to a specific individual or location that needs to be identified.
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| Delivery Recipient | Text |
Enter the name of the person to whom the summons was delivered. Fill only if 'Delivery To' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Delivery To
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| Order For Service | ||
| Expiration Date of Process | Date |
Please provide the expiration date of the process.
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| Clerk's Name | Text |
Please provide the name of the clerk.
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| Plaintiff/Attorney Information | ||
| Plaintiff/Attorney Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the Plaintiff or the Attorney.
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| Attorney Bar Number | Text |
Enter the attorney's bar or license number.
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| Plaintiff/Attorney Address Line 1 | Text |
Enter the first line of the Plaintiff's or Attorney's street address.
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| Plaintiff/Attorney Address Line 2 | Text |
Enter the second line of the Plaintiff's or Attorney's street address, if applicable.
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| Private Process Server Affirmation | ||
| Private Process Server Signature | Text |
Enter the signature of the private process server.
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| Private Process Server Printed Name | Date |
Enter the printed full name of the private process server.
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| Private Process Server Firm Name or Title | Text |
Enter the firm name or the professional title of the private process server.
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| Private Process Server Address and Telephone | Text |
Enter the full mailing address and telephone number of the private process server.
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| Private Process Service Fee | ||
| Private Process Service Fee | Checkbox |
Check this box if a fee for private process service is being charged.
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| Private Process Service Fee | Number |
Enter the fee charged for private process service.
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| Property-related Service Actions | ||
| Posted the premises | Checkbox |
Check this box if service was performed by posting legal documents on the premises.
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| Premises Post Location | Text |
Enter the specific location where the premises were posted. Fill only if 'Posted the premises' is 'Yes'.
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Posted the premises
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| Levied goods or property | Checkbox |
Check this box if the service involved levying (seizing) attached goods or property.
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| Removed goods or property | Checkbox |
Check this box if the service involved removing attached goods or property.
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| Furnished writ to person in possession | Checkbox |
Check this box if a copy of the writ and schedule was furnished to any person found in possession of the goods or property.
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| Replevied goods | Checkbox |
Check this box if the service involved replevying (recovering) specific goods.
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| Replevied Goods Description Line 1 | Text |
Provide a detailed description of the first line of goods that were replevied. Fill only if 'Replevied goods' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Replevied goods
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| Replevied Goods Description Line 2 | Text |
Provide a detailed description of the second line of goods that were replevied. Fill only if 'Replevied goods' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Replevied goods
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| Refund Information | ||
| Refund Recipient Name | Text |
Provide the name of the person or entity to whom the refund should be sent. Fill only if 'I was unable to' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
I was unable to
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| Refund Address | Text |
Provide the address where the refund should be mailed. Fill only if 'I was unable to' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
I was unable to
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| Request for Service Details | ||
| Trial Date | Date |
Enter the date of the trial.
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| Issue Date | Date |
Enter the date the process was issued.
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| Expiration Date | Date |
Enter the date the process expires.
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| Received From | Text |
Provide the name of the entity or person from whom the process was received.
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| Special Instructions Line 1 | Text |
Enter the first line of any special instructions for serving the process.
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| Special Instructions Line 2 | Text |
Enter the second line of any special instructions for serving the process.
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| Special Instructions Line 3 | Text |
Enter the third line of any special instructions for serving the process.
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| Served Document Details | ||
| I Served The | Checkbox |
Check this box if you served a document or order as specified by the following options.
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| Writ of Garnishment on Wages/Property on the Garnishee | Checkbox |
Check this box if a Writ of Garnishment on Wages/Property was served to the Garnishee.
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| Show Cause Order | Checkbox |
Check this box if a Show Cause Order was served.
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| Order to Appear for Oral Examination in Aid of Enforcement | Checkbox |
Check this box if an Order to Appear for Oral Examination in Aid of Enforcement was served.
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| Other Document Served | Checkbox |
Check this box if a type of document other than those explicitly listed was served.
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| Other Service Type | Text |
Please specify the type of service if it is not one of the listed options for serving a document. Fill only if 'Other Document Served' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Other Document Served
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| By Restricted Delivery Mail, Return Card Attached | Checkbox |
Check this box if the service of the document was performed by restricted delivery mail with a return card attached.
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| By Delivery To | Checkbox |
Check this box if the service of the document was performed by direct delivery to an individual or specific location.
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| Recipient of Delivery | Text |
Please provide the name or description of the person or entity to whom the document was delivered. Fill only if 'By Delivery To' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
By Delivery To
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| Service Attempts | ||
| First Service Attempt Date | Date |
Enter the date of the first service attempt.
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| Second Service Attempt Date | Date |
Enter the date of the second service attempt.
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| Third Service Attempt Date | Date |
Enter the date of the third service attempt.
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| Fourth Service Attempt Date | Date |
Enter the date of the fourth service attempt.
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| Service Cost and Person Served Description | ||
| Service Cost | Number |
Enter the total cost of the service.
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| Person Served Race | Text |
Provide the race of the person served. Fill only if 'Delivery To' is 'Yes'.
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Delivery To
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| Person Served Sex | Text |
Provide the sex of the person served. Fill only if 'Delivery To' is 'Yes'.
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Delivery To
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| Person Served Height | Text |
Provide the height of the person served. Fill only if 'Delivery To' is 'Yes'.
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Delivery To
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| Person Served Weight | Number |
Provide the weight of the person served. Fill only if 'Delivery To' is 'Yes'.
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Delivery To
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| Person Served Hair Color | Text |
Provide the hair color of the person served. Fill only if 'Delivery To' is 'Yes'.
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Delivery To
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| Person Served Eye Color | Text |
Provide the eye color of the person served. Fill only if 'Delivery To' is 'Yes'.
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Delivery To
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| Person Served Age | Text |
Provide the age of the person served. Fill only if 'Delivery To' is 'Yes'.
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Delivery To
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| Person Served Other Description | Text |
Provide any other descriptive details about the person served. Fill only if 'Delivery To' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Delivery To
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| Other | Checkbox |
Check this box if an 'Other' description of the person served is provided, and a copy of the complaint and all supporting papers were left with the person served. Fill only if 'Delivery To' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Delivery To
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| Service Target Information | ||
| Type of Paper | Text |
Enter the type of legal paper to be served.
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| Defendant | Checkbox |
Check this box if the process is to be served on the defendant.
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| Garnishee/Agent | Checkbox |
Check this box if the process is to be served on a garnishee or agent.
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| Garnishee/Agent Name | Text |
Enter the full name of the garnishee or agent to whom the service is directed. Fill only if 'Garnishee/Agent' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Garnishee/Agent
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| Garnishee/Agent Address | Text |
Enter the street address for the garnishee or agent.
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| Garnishee/Agent City, State, Zip | Text |
Enter the city, state, and zip code for the garnishee or agent.
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| Other | Checkbox |
Check this box if the process is to be served on a party other than the defendant or garnishee/agent.
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| Other Service Details | Text |
Provide any additional details or instructions for service not covered by the standard options. Fill only if 'Other' is 'Yes'.
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Other
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