An Arizona Affidavit Showing Circumstances Why Service by Publication was Used and About the Publication is a legal document used when a person is unable to locate the other party involved in a case. It is a sworn written statement that explains why the party cannot be found and the steps taken in attempting to locate the other party. In addition, it must include the name of the publication, the date of the publication, and the location where it was published. There are three main types of Arizona Affidavit Showing Circumstances Why Service by Publication was Used and About the Publication: (1) Newspaper Service Affidavit; (2) Online Service Affidavit; and (3) In-Person Service Affidavit. The Newspaper Service Affidavit is used when the other party cannot be found or served in person. This affidavit must include the name, address, and date of the newspaper where the notice was published. The Online Service Affidavit is used when the other party cannot be found or served in person, but an online version of the notice can be used. This affidavit must include the name and address of the website where the notice was published, as well as the date of the online posting. Finally, the In-Person Service Affidavit is used when the other party is unable to be located and must be served in person. This affidavit must include the name, address, and date of the person or entity served in person.