The Kentucky Waiver of the Service of Summons is a legal document that allows a defendant to waive or give up their right to be formally served with a summons or a complaint in a civil lawsuit. This waiver allows the defendant to avoid having to appear in court on a specific date and time. There are two types of Kentucky Waiver of the Service of Summons: the Statutory Waiver and the Statutory Waiver with Consent. The Statutory Waiver is a document signed by the defendant that waives their right to be served with a summons or complaint. This waiver must include the defendant's name and address, the name of the person who signed the waiver, the date the waiver was signed, and the signature of a notary public. The Statutory Waiver with Consent is a document signed by both the defendant and the plaintiff that waives the defendant's right to be served with a summons or complaint. This waiver must include the same information as the Statutory Waiver, but must also include the name and address of the plaintiff, the date the waiver was signed, and the signature of both the defendant and the plaintiff. Both types of Kentucky Waiver of the Service of Summons must be filed with the court before a trial can begin.