Washington DC Courts | Legal Forms – Declaration of Service

Declaration of Service for Landlord and Tenant  – Washington DC

Court Information

• Superior Court of the District of Columbia
  • Civil Division – Landlord and Tenant Branch
  • Address: 510 4th Street, N.W., Court Building B, Room 110, Washington, D.C. 20001
  • Telephone: (202) 879-4879
  • Website: www.dccourts.gov

Steps to Fill out the Form

1. Identify the Case
   • Plaintiff(s): Write the full name(s) of the person(s) or entity initiating the case.
   • Defendant(s): Write the full name(s) of the person(s) or entity being sued.
   • Case Year and Number: Enter the specific year and the case number assigned to this case.

2. Declarant’s Information
   • Your Name and Address: Fill in your full name and address. You must be at least 18 years old and not a party to the case.

3. Details of Service
   • Personal Service
     • Date and Time: Enter the date and time when you personally served the Defendant/Tenant.
     • Description: Provide a detailed description of the person you served (e.g., gender, approximate age, physical characteristics).
   • Substitute Service (if personal service was not possible)
     • Person of Suitable Discretion: If you left the documents with someone other than the Defendant/Tenant, enter that person’s name and description.
     • Date and Time: Enter the date and time of this service attempt.
     • Relationship: Indicate the relationship of the person to the Defendant/Tenant and confirm they are above 16 years old and of suitable discretion.
   • Posting Service (if personal and substitute services were not possible)
     • Attempts at Personal Service: List the dates and times of at least two unsuccessful attempts to serve the Defendant/Tenant personally or by substitute service.
     • Date and Time of Posting: Enter the date and time you posted the documents on the door.
     • Description of the Door: Provide a description of the door (location, color, any distinguishing marks) and attach a date- and time-stamped photograph.

4. Mailing Information

1. • Address: Enter the address where you mailed a copy of the Complaint and Summons.
   • Date of Mailing: Provide the date when you mailed these documents by first-class U.S. mail.

5. Service on Corporations or LLCs (if applicable)

1. • Corporate Details: If serving a corporation or LLC, indicate the name and address of the corporation or LLC.
   • Description of Person Served: Provide a description of the person served and their role (officer, managing agent, general agent, or any other authorized agent).
   • Date and Time: Enter the date and time of service.
   • Date of Mailing: Enter the date a copy was mailed.

6. Verification

1. • Signature: Sign the form, confirming that the information provided is true and correct.
   • Date: Enter the date when you completed and signed this form.

Additional Notes

• Ensure that all information is accurate and complete to avoid any delays in the legal process.
• Keep a copy of the form and any attached photographs for your records.
• A separate Declaration of Service is required for each named Defendant/Tenant.

By following these steps, you will correctly fill out this form, ensuring proper documentation of the service process.