# Ind. R. Trial P. 4.1 (version effective January 1, 2018): Rule 4.1. Summons: Service on individuals

> Indiana · Court rules · Superseded

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R4_1_V01012018

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. R. Trial P. 4.1 (version effective January 1, 2018)
- **Heading:** Rule 4.1. Summons: Service on individuals
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** Superseded
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Court Rules / Indiana Rules of Trial Procedure / Ind. R. Trial P. 4.1 (version effective January 1, 2018)

## Text

(A) In General.
Service may be made upon an individual, or an individual acting in a representative capacity, by:
(1) sending a copy of the summons and complaint by registered or certified mail or other public means by which a written acknowledgment of receipt may be requested and obtained to his residence, place of business or employment with return receipt requested and returned showing receipt of the letter; or
(2) delivering a copy of the summons and complaint to him personally; or
(3) leaving a copy of the summons and complaint at his dwelling house or usual place of abode; or
(4) serving his agent as provided by rule, statute or valid agreement.
(B) Copy Service to Be Followed With Mail.
Whenever service is made under Clause (3) or (4) of subdivision (A), the person making the service also shall send by first class mail, a copy of the summons and the complaint to the last known address of the person being served, and this fact shall be shown upon the return.

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_IN_TRIAL_R4_1_V01012018. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.