Arizona Order For Alternate Means Of Service (Publication) is a legal document that allows a party to serve another party with court papers by alternative methods if the usual method of service of process is not possible. This document is often used in cases where the respondent is uncooperative or cannot be located. There are two types of Arizona Order For Alternate Means Of Service (Publication): Publication and Posting. Publication is a method of service of process whereby the court papers are published in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the respondent resides or is found. The court papers are considered served once they have been published for a specified number of weeks. Posting is a method of service of process whereby the court papers are posted in a visible place near the respondent's residence or place of business. The court papers are considered served once they have been posted for a specified number of days. Arizona Order For Alternate Means Of Service (Publication) may be required when a party fails to respond to a court summons or when the usual method of service of process is not possible. This document is usually obtained from the court and must be filled out and signed by a judge.