The North Carolina Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons-AO 398 is a legal document that is used when filing a lawsuit in North Carolina. It provides the defendant with a notice of the lawsuit and a request that the defendant waive service of the summons. It also provides information on the plaintiff, the defendant, and the relief sought. The Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons-AO 398 is typically sent to the defendant by certified mail, return receipt requested. There are two types of North Carolina Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons-AO 398: 1. Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons: This type of notice is used when the plaintiff is not seeking a judgment for money or other relief that can be collected through a court-ordered garnishment. 2. Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons and Garnishment: This type of notice is used when the plaintiff is seeking a judgment for money or other relief that can be collected through a court-ordered garnishment.