Arizona Instructions: How to Serve Notice as Required by Law refers to the steps and procedures that must be followed when serving legal documents to parties in Arizona for the purpose of initiating or responding to legal action. This includes providing notice of a summons, complaint, hearing, or other legal action. Different types of Arizona Instructions: How to Serve Notice as Required by Law include personal service, substituted service, and service by mail. Personal service requires a process server or sheriff to physically deliver the documents to the recipient, serve them with the papers, and then provide a proof of service. Substituted service is for cases in which personal service is not possible and requires the documents to be left with a person of suitable age and discretion who resides at the defendant’s residence and a copy sent by first-class mail. Service by mail requires the documents to be sent to the defendant by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by first-class mail. All documents served must include a statement that the recipient must file a response within a certain time frame or a default judgement may be entered against them. In Arizona, all of these instructions must be followed in order to serve notice properly and comply with all legal requirements.