This affidavit is to be made by the person who has unsuccessfully attempted service by personal delivery or by mail. See the practice notes at section 8.58 concerning affidavits generally.
An unsworn declaration may be used in place of an affidavit. See section 8.58 and form 8-27.
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Include the following notice if a minor is named in the caption, if the home address is stated in the affidavit, or if the affidavit contains other unredacted sensitive data. See § 6 of the Introduction in volume 1 of this manual concerning protection of sensitive data in filed documents. |
NOTICE: THIS DOCUMENT
CONTAINS SENSITIVE DATA
[Caption. See § 3 of the Introduction in volume 1 of this manual.]
Affidavit of Attempted Personal Service
[Name] appeared in person before me today and stated under oath:
“My name is [name of affiant]. I am above the age of eighteen years, and I am fully competent to make this affidavit. The facts stated in this affidavit are within my personal knowledge and are true and correct.
“I have attempted to serve [name of person entitled to citation] in this case personally or by [registered/certified] mail at the address[es] and on the days and times shown below:
1.Respondent’s home address:
2.Respondent’s work address:
3.Dates and times of attempted service: [specify for each attempt the date, the time, the type of service, the address, and the result].
“I am qualified to serve process in this case as required under rule 103, Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.”
Affiant
SIGNED under oath before me on ______________________________.
Notary Public, State of Texas