Mecklenburg County SelfServe Center frequently asked questions for absolute divorce, child custody, and visitation. Summons shall be issued forthwith and in any event within five days.The complaint and summons shall be delivered to some proper person for service. Find Local Rules and Forms that provide procedures and guidelines for courts in Mecklenburg County. The words "service" or "serving" are legal terms that mean delivering the court papers to the. Defendant. You CANNOT hand deliver the papers. Should I mention that I am already serving my notice? Never mention that you are serving notice period unless you have some offer in hand . Also fill out the certificate of service with the date on which you intend to mail a copy to the opposing side and sign it. The certificate of service is.