[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Date] Clerk of the Court [County Courthouse Address] [City, State, ZIP] Subject: Letter Transmitting Summons by Publication — [Case Number] Dear Clerk of the Court, I am writing to request the issuance of a Summons by Publication in [County Name], North Carolina, in the matter of [Plaintiff's Name] v. [Defendant's Name], [Case Number]. Due to the inability to locate [Defendant's Name] at their last known address, I am seeking alternative means to serve them with the necessary legal documentation. To initiate this process, I kindly request that you prepare and issue the appropriate Summons by Publication on behalf of the Plaintiff. Enclosed with this letter, you will find the necessary documents supporting this request, including the Affidavit of Reasonable Diligence. In accordance with the North Carolina General Statutes, Section 1A-1, Rule 4(j)(1), and Rule 4(j)(2), the Summons by Publication should be published in a newspaper of general circulation in [County Name], North Carolina, once a week for four consecutive weeks. The publication should contain essential information regarding the nature of the lawsuit, the parties involved, and the necessary actions to be taken by the Defendant. In compliance with the statutes, I have made diligent efforts to locate [Defendant's Name] through various means, including: 1. Conducting thorough searches of public records, telephone directories, and other available records relevant to their current or last known address. 2. Reaching out to known relatives, friends, and associates of the Defendant to acquire any updated information regarding their whereabouts. 3. Contacting the United States Postal Service to obtain forwarding address information for [Defendant's Name]. 4. Utilizing internet resources, such as social media platforms and online search engines, to search for any indications of [Defendant's Name]'s current residence. Despite my extensive efforts, I have been unable to locate [Defendant's Name]. Hence, I firmly believe that publishing a Summons by Publication is necessary to provide them with sufficient notice of the pending legal action. Enclosed with this letter, please find the necessary fee for filing the Summons by Publication as required by the court. Should there be any additional forms or documents required, please inform me promptly, and I will fulfill the necessary requirements. If you require any further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me at [Your Phone Number] or [Your Email Address]. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter. Thank you for your assistance and cooperation. Sincerely, [Your Name]