Subject: Request to Issue Summons by Publication in North Carolina Dear [Recipient's Name], I am writing to request the issuance of a summons by publication in accordance with the laws of North Carolina. It is my understanding that the defendant in the case mentioned below cannot be located, and their whereabouts are unknown. Case Details: Case Name: [Insert Case Name] Case Number: [Insert Case Number] Court: [Insert Court Name] Filing Date: [Insert Filing Date] Plaintiff: [Insert Plaintiff Name] Defendant: [Insert Defendant Name] I have made diligent efforts to locate the defendant, including hiring a private investigator and conducting extensive searches, but all attempts have been in vain. Despite numerous attempts, no valid addresses or contact details have been found for the defendant. It is essential that the summons be issued by publication to ensure due process. In accordance with Section [Insert relevant section number] of the North Carolina General Statutes, I submit the following proposed content for publication: [Insert proposed content for publication, including the case name, case number, plaintiff, and a brief summary of the lawsuit's nature. Include information on how the defendant may respond or contact the court.] I kindly request that you review this letter along with the enclosed Affidavit of Diligent Search, which attests to the efforts made to locate the defendant. I seek your approval for the publication of the summons in [Insert name of a local newspaper or publication] for a period of [Insert time period, e.g., four consecutive weeks] as required by North Carolina law. If there are any additional fees or forms required for the issuance of the summons by publication, please inform me so that I can promptly fulfill these obligations. I understand that the court's receipt of the Affidavit of Publication is necessary to proceed further with the case. Please acknowledge the receipt of this letter and provide instructions on the next steps of the process. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your attention to this request. Should you require any further information or documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Insert your contact information]. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Contact Number] [Email Address] Alternate versions of North Carolina Sample Letters for Request to Issue Summons by Publication may include letters specific to different courts or reference different statutes. These versions would retain the structure outlined above but may have minor modifications tailored to the specific court's requirements or applicable laws.