Who can Serve in New Jersey?

According to R. 4:4-3(a), the summons shall be served, together with the complaint (and the required attachments to the complaint which include the CIS pursuant to R. 4:5-1(b) and TAN pursuant to R. 4:5A-2), by the sheriff, or by a person specially appointed by the court for that purpose, or by plaintiff’s attorney or the attorney’s agent, or by any other competent adult not having a direct interest in the litigation.

New Jersey Service of the Summons, Complaint, CIS and TAN - - Who May Serve

Updated on: 31/03/2023