District of Columbia Sample Letter for Request to Serve Summons Upon Defendants [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Date] [Receiver's Name] [Receiver's Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Re: Request for Service of Summons Upon Defendants in [Case Name] Dear [Receiver's Name], I am writing to request your assistance in serving the summons upon the defendants named in the aforementioned case. As a resident of the District of Columbia and a party to this legal action, it is imperative that I properly serve the defendants to ensure their awareness and participation in the legal proceedings. In compliance with the laws and regulations of the District of Columbia, I have provided a detailed description of the defendants, their addresses, and other pertinent details below: 1. Defendant Name: [Full Name] Address: [Residential or Business Address] Date of Birth: [If available] 2. Defendant Name: [Full Name] Address: [Residential or Business Address] Date of Birth: [If available] 3. [Repeat for additional defendants] As authorized by the District of Columbia statutes, I am enclosing the following documents to support this request: 1. Copy of the Summons: The original summons issued by the court is attached herewith as Exhibit A. I kindly request that you serve this upon each defendant in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations. 2. Affidavit of Service: Once the service of summons is completed, it is required that you provide an Affidavit of Service back to the court, affirming that the summons was indeed served upon the defendants. I have included a blank Affidavit of Service (Exhibit B) for your convenience. I kindly request that you serve the summons to the listed defendants within the required timeframe specified by the court rules. Should you encounter any challenges or difficulties during the service process or require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. Please note that your compliance with this request is crucial for the progression of this legal matter. I greatly appreciate your prompt attention to this matter, and thank you in advance for your cooperation. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]