District of Columbia Sample Letter for Request for Bill Associated with Summons by Publication Dear [Name of the Clerk], I am writing to request the bill associated with the Summons by Publication that was recently issued in the District of Columbia. I have been unable to find the cost of this service in the D.C. Code or the Rules of Civil Procedure, and I would appreciate it if you could provide me with the necessary information. As the plaintiff in this case, I understand that the expenses incurred by the court for serving the summons via publication are typically borne by the party initiating the lawsuit. Therefore, I would like to be aware of the total amount due in order to fulfill my financial obligations promptly. Could you kindly provide me with an itemized statement of charges related to the publication of the summons? It would be helpful to me if you could include any fees associated with the preparation and placement of the publication, as well as any additional costs that may have been incurred during the process. Moreover, please inform me of the acceptable modes of payment for this bill and provide any necessary forms or instructions for remittance. I would like to settle this bill expeditiously to avoid any unnecessary delays in the legal proceedings. In closing, I would like to express my appreciation for your assistance in this matter. Your prompt attention to my request would be greatly appreciated, and I look forward to receiving the bill associated with the summons by publication soon. Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number] Alternate Types of District of Columbia Sample Letters for Requesting Bills Associated with Summons by Publication: 1. District of Columbia Sample Letter for Requesting an Extension to Pay the Bill Associated with Summons by Publication 2. District of Columbia Sample Letter for Requesting Clarification of Charges in the Bill Associated with Summons by Publication 3. District of Columbia Sample Letter for Requesting Itemized Charges for Multiple Summons by Publication 4. District of Columbia Sample Letter for Requesting a Duplicate Bill for Previously Paid Summons by Publication.