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To start a Small Claims Court action, the Plaintiff completes the Claim Affidavit (Form 2) and files it with the clerk of court. Then, the Plaintiff arranges for service of a copy of the completed Claim Affidavit and five (5) other forms from the Small Claims Court packet on the Defendant.

In North Dakota, a state district court civil action starts with service of a summons on the Defendant. A copy of the complaint must be served with the summons. Filing a summons and complaint with the state district court does not start a civil action.

Proof of service shows the state district court when, how, and where the other parties were served. Proof of service also shows the documents that were served. An affidavit, declaration of service, or certificate of service gives the court proof of service.

To start a Small Claims Court action, the Plaintiff completes the Claim Affidavit (Form 2) and files it with the clerk of court. Then, the Plaintiff arranges for service of a copy of the completed Claim Affidavit and five (5) other forms from the Small Claims Court packet on the Defendant.

North Dakota court rules require that spouses pay $80 of a filing fee to start a divorce. Additional costs may include the service of process by the sheriff's department of divorce papers to the defendant. If a plaintiff cannot afford the court fees, they can request a fee waiver.

(4) Acquisition of Jurisdiction. A court of this state may acquire personal jurisdiction over any person through service of process as provided in this rule or by statute, or by voluntary general appearance in an action by any person either personally or through an attorney or any other authorized person.