A process server in Arizona is a person who is certified by the State to deliver legal papers.You serve the paperwork on the recipient as a process server.A summons, subpoena, court order, or complaint are some of the types of legal paperwork that can be served.Every state has a certification program for legal processing.In Arizona, you have to complete an application, pass an exam, get your fingerprints taken, and maintain your license.
Step 1: Go to the Arizona Courts website.
The private process server profession is regulated by the Arizona Judicial Branch.You need to comply with the requirements laid out by the judicial branch in order to be certified as a process server.You can start by visiting the Arizona Courts website.There is a link at the top of the website.A drop down menu will appear when you hover your mouse over that link.There is a link titled "private process server".All the information you need to complete the certification process can be found on this website.
Step 2: You can find the application link when you scroll down.
There is a link to the initial certification application on the private process server webpage.Half way down the page is where it is located.Click it when you find it.A PDF copy of the application can be found on your computer screen.
Step 3: The application needs to be filled out.
The application must be filled out with black ink or typed.If you can fill out the application on your computer, then print it.You should make sure your information is legible.You can fill out the application by hand if you need to.Your information is required by the private process server application.This will include your name, address, phone number, email address and date of birth, as well as your social security number if you are a U.S. citizen.It was your work experience.Employment information will go back five years.Every employer's name, address, contact information, and reason for leaving will be required of you.You have your background information.You have to answer a series of questions about your criminal history.The application will ask if you have ever been convicted of a crime.The application will ask if you have ever been fired from a job.There are other general information.This section asks if you've ever been a process server before, whether or not you took the test, and whether you have a county, state, or federal license.
Step 4: Attach the required items.
Attach one or more documents to your application depends on how you answer the application questions.Attach a copy of your transcripts if you stated that you have a high school or GED.Attach the information to the back of your application if you don't have enough room to fill out your work history.If you answer "yes" to any of the background questions, you will need to provide a detailed description of what happened.
Step 5: Make copies of identification documents.
Copies of identification documents, which can be chosen from a list located in the application, are required for your private process server application.The documents in List A establish both your identification and your employment eligibility.The certificate of naturalization is citizenship.The documents in List B establish your identity only if you have a Native American tribal document.Your employment eligibility is only established by the documents in List C.
Step 6: The form needs to be signed in front of the public.
In order for your application to be processed, you must sign it in front of a public official.Law offices and banks have notaries.Most notaries will help you for free, even if they charge a small fee.Don't sign your application until you are in the presence of a person who will also sign it.You allow Arizona to conduct a background investigation on you when you sign your application.Everyone is allowed to release their information to the State.
Step 7: The application fee needs to be paid before the application can be submitted.
You can submit your application to the clerk of the Superior Court in your county.To make sure your application gets to the private process server certification department, you have to include an attention line.You can either mail it or take it to the courthouse.You will have to pay an application fee when you submit your application.The background check fee will be included in the fee for processing the application.The fee in Pinal County is $196 and includes the application and background check.
Step 8: Schedule a time to take the test.
You can schedule your process server certification examination once you submit your application.To schedule a time to take the test, contact your county's process server.Each county has a different phone number, email address, and address where this person can be reached.You can look online for more information.You will not be able to leave a message in Pinal County if you speak to a clerk in person.When tests can be taken, most counties have limited times.The space is usually limited.Testing is only held on Wednesdays and Thursdays in Pinal County.Only three total testing times are available on those two days.Only 18 people can take the test at the same time.
Step 9: You need to study for the test.
You have to know the laws pertaining to service of process in order to take the exam.In order to get the most up to date information on the law, Arizona recommends you talk with a lawyer or visit a law library.You can find a list of statutes, regulations, court cases, and other authorities in most counties.There is a good list of Arizona statutes on the Arizona Courts website.You can pay $7.60 for a study guide in Maricopa County.You can get copies of the helpful information by using this list.Before you take the test, read through the materials and make sure you understand them.
Step 10: You have to complete the test.
Arrive early on the day of the test.The test administrators may not allow you in if you arrive late or on time.You will have around 90 minutes to complete the test, which will consist of questions about being a process server.Don't stress out and answer the questions in the best way you can.Make sure you read the directions given to you on the test.
Step 11: Wait your score.
You will have to wait for the test to be graded.You will use this time to get your fingerprints taken in a lot of counties.In Pinal County, your test will be graded while you are at the sheriff's office.Your test results should be available when you return from getting fingerprints.You will need to get around 85% of the questions right in order to pass.You will be informed of your score and missed questions in a letter.
Step 12: Pick up a card at the sheriff's office.
If you want to become a private process server in Arizona, you will need to get your fingerprints taken and provide them with your application.Each county has its own rules about when and how the fingerprints should be done.After your testing is complete, your fingerprints will be taken.You will need an authorized fingerprints card to get your fingerprints taken.The cards are found at the sheriff's office.
Step 13: You have to pay a fee to have your fingerprints taken.
You will have to pay a fee to have your fingerprints taken after you get a fingerprints card.The fee is $5 in Pinal County.
Step 14: Take your fingerprints.
After you pay your fee, someone from the sheriff's office will take your fingerprints and put them on your card.Different counties have different ways of taking fingerprints.Most counties have a machine that will take fingerprints.To get the most accurate and complete fingerprints, follow the instructions of the sheriff's office.
Step 15: Turn your card in.
You need to take your completed fingerprints back to the superior court to have it filed with the rest of your application.Your application will not be reviewed until you submit your fingerprints.
Step 16: Obtain your initial license.
Your application will need to be reviewed by a superior court judge once you have passed the test.The process will take a couple of weeks.If a judge approves your license, a card will be mailed to you.You will become a process server once you have your license.You will be able to start a business from there.Your full application has to be reviewed before your card can be used.
Step 17: You need to pick up your license card.
The superior court will continue processing your case after you receive your card.Once the judge receives all of your information, he or she will make a determination regarding whether to issue a full three year license.If the judge signs off on your application, the clerk of courts will contact you to let you know that you can pick up your license card.When you pick up your license card, you have to return it.
Step 18: It is necessary to complete annual continuing education requirements.
To become a certified private process server, you must complete at least 10 hours of continuing education every year.The Arizona Courts website has approved continuing education courses.The courses cost a small amount of money.You will receive a certificate when you complete the course.You have to submit documentation every year to prove that you have completed the required hours.There is an approved form on the Arizona Courts website.
Step 19: You should submit your renewal application every three years.
You have to submit a renewal application every three years.You will not be required to submit your employment information again if you apply for a renewal.The application can be found on the website.You will have to pay an application fee when you submit your application.The fee will be different from county to county.