# 45 C.F.R. § 681.8 (2026): How will the complaint be served?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P681_S681_8

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 C.F.R. § 681.8 (2026)
- **Heading:** How will the complaint be served?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 45 CFR: Public Welfare / Chapter VI: NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION / Part 681: PROGRAM FRAUD CIVIL REMEDIES ACT REGULATIONS / § 681.8: § 681.8   How will the complaint be served?

## Text

(a) The complaint must be served on individual defendants directly, a partnership through a general partner, and on corporations or on unincorporated associations through an executive officer or a director, except that service also may be made on any person authorized by appointment or by law to receive process for the defendant.
(b) The complaint may be served either by:
(1) Registered or certified mail; or
(2) Personal delivery by anyone 18 years of age or older.
(c) The date of service is the date of personal delivery or, in the case of service by registered or certified mail, the date of postmark.
(d) When served with the complaint, the defendant should also be served with a copy of this part 681 and 31 U.S.C. 3801-3812.

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