In Alaska, a Summons in a civil lawsuit is a legal document that is issued by the court to notify the defendant of a civil lawsuit being brought against them. The Summons must be served by a process server, sheriff, or other qualified person to the defendant in order to start the legal process. Types of Alaska How to Serve a Summons in a Civil Lawsuit: 1. Personal Service: This is the most common way of service and requires the process server to deliver the Summons and Complaint to the defendant in person. 2. Service by Mail: This is an alternative method of service, which requires the process server to mail the Summons and Complaint to the defendant at their last known address. 3. Service by Publication: This requires the process server to publish the Summons and Complaint in a newspaper or other publication in the area where the defendant is believed to reside. 4. Substituted Service: This is an alternative method of service which requires the process server to give the Summons and Complaint to an adult family member or employee of the defendant. 5. Constructive Service: This is an alternative method of service which requires the process server to leave the Summons and Complaint with a third party, such as a neighbor or landlord, who will then deliver the documents to the defendant. Regardless of the method of service, the process server must file a Proof of Service with the court in order to confirm that the Summons was properly served.