Arizona Process Server Practice Test

As a process server, I am permitted to deliver a bill for a collection firm.

• True

• False

False

If no one answers the door at a residence on my third attempt to serve, I may leave the documents at the entrance to the residence, as long as I also mail a copy to the defendant.

• True

• False

False

Registered process servers may serve papers in any county within the state, regardless of which county the process server was certified in.

• True

• False

True

The pleading filed with the court should have a 1 inch top margin.

• True

• False

False

To serve The State Of Arizona, documents must be delivered to the county's Recorder.

• True

• False

False

Proper service on a Limited Liability Company is effected by serving the statutory agent, officer, or manager.

• True

• False

True

A private process server is not an employee of the court.

• True

• False

True

A private process server may serve any document on tribal lands.

• True

• False

True

Documents can be left with any person found at an address while serving.

• True

• False

False

As a process server, it is my responsibility to advise people being served what to say when answering their summons.

• True

• False

False

Upon request, a process server must show a conformed copy of the process, with all papers attached, to any interested party.

• True

• False

True

As long as he is a licensed process server, an attorney can serve the documents for cases he's involved in.

• True

• False

False

A document which requires a person to appear and give testimony as a witness is a/an _______________.

• Summons

• Complaint

• Petition

• Subpoena

• Subpoena Duces Tecum

• Forcible Detainer

• Special Detainer

• Writ of Garnishment

• Order To Appear/ Order To Show Cause

Subpoena

A document that formally notifies the person they are unlawfully occupying property, with alternative method of service built in, which must be served

at least 5 days prior to the hearing date set & can be posted to the door in addition to mailing the documents by certified mail to the defendant is a/an

_________________.

• Summons

• Complaint

• Petition

• Subpoena

• Subpoena Duces Tecum

• Forcible Detainer

• Special Detainer

• Writ of Garnishment

• Order to Appear/ Order To Show Cause

Special Detainer

A document requiring the person served to answer as to whether they hold money or property which belongs to a person who has a judgment

against them as a judgment debtor is a/an _________________.

• Summons

• Complaint

• Petition

• Subpoena

• Subpoena Duces Tecum

• Forcible Detainer

• Special Detainer

• Writ of Garnishment

• Order to Appear/ Order to Show Cause

Writ of Garnishment

Document which is filed with the court to begin a civil lawsuit is a/an _______________.

• Summons

• Complaint

• Petition

• Subpoena

• Subpoena Duces Tecum

• Forcible Detainer

• Special Detainer

• Writ of Garnishment

• Order to Appear/ Order to Show Cause

Complaint

Document that requires a person to appear before the court regarding whether or not certain relief should be granted is a/an ______________.

• Summons

• Complaint

• Petition

• Subpoena

• Subpoena Duces Tectum

• Forcible Detainer

• Special Detainer

• Writ of Garnishment

• Order to Appear/ Order to Show Cause

Order to Appear/Order to Show Cause

A document that initiates a case; request for the court to make a ruling on something without the assignment of blame is a/an ______________.

• Summons

• Complaint

• Petition

• Subpoena

• Subpoena Duces Tecum

• Forcible Detainer

• Special Detainer

• Writ of Garnishment

• Order to Appear/ Order to Show Cause

Petition

A document which requires the production of documents in addition to, or in lieu of, an appearance is a/an _______________.

• Summons

• Complaint

• Petition

• Subpoena

• Subpoena Duces Tecum

• Forcible Detainer

• Special Detainer

• Writ of Garnishment

• Order to Appear/ Order to Show Cause

Subpoena Duces Tecum

The document that gives notice that a lawsuit has been filed and tells the opposing party when they should respond is a/an __________________.

• Summons

• Complaint

• Petition

• Subpoena

• Subpoena Duces Tecum

• Forcible Detainer

• Special Detainer

• Writ of Garnishment

• Order to Appear/ Order to Show Cause

Summons

A document that formally notifies the person that they are unlawfully occupying property that must be served at least 2 days prior to the hearing

date set (can be served personally or by substitute service) is a/an ____________________.

• Summons

• Complaint

• Petition

• Subpoena

• Subpoena Duces Tecum

• Forcible Detainer

• Special Detainer

• Writ of Garnishment

• Order to Appear/ Order to Show Cause

Forcible Detainer

A process server has a summons and complaint to be served on Jane Doe Smith and John Doe Smith. Upon attempt, the server finds John Doe

Smith, the 17 year old daughter, the 14 year old son, and the incapacitated grandmother, all who reside at the home. Service is effected by delivering

the documents to:

• A. John Doe Smith

• B. The 17 year old daughter

• C. The 14 year old son

• D. The incapacitated grandmother

• E. A & C

A. John Doe Smith

A process server has a Summons and Complaint to be served on Police Officer John Doe Smith. Attempts to serve him at his place of abode have

been unsuccessful. The process server should:

• A. Serve John Doe's supervisor at the police station

• B. Post the documents to the door of the abode

• C. Leave the documents in John Doe's mailbox

• D. Contact their client for further instructions

• E. Leave the documents with John Doe's neighbor

D. Contact their client for further instructions

A process server has a Summons and Complaint to be served on Jane Doe Smith, who resides on the Navajo Indian Reservation, and works outside

of the reservation. Service may be effected by a private process server by:

• A. Delivering the documents to Jane Doe Smith at her place of abode

• B. Delivering the documents to her husband at her place of abode

• C. By delivering the documents to a supervisor at Jane Doe Smith's place of employment

• D. By delivering the documents to Jane Doe Smith at her place of employment

• E. A & B

D. By delivering the documents to Jane Doe Smith at her place of employment

A process server has documents to serve on an individual who is a minor. A parent, guardian, or the person who has control of the minor, must also

be served when the minor is under:

• A. 12

• B. 14

• C. 15

• D. 16

• E. 18

D. 16

Proper service on the City of Phoenix is made by delivering the documents to:

• A. County Recorder

• B. City Clerk

• C. Sheriff

• D. Statutory Agent

• E. City Accountant

B. City Clerk

When serving a Forcible Detainer, the documents must be served ____ days before the hearing date shown:

• A. 1

• B. 2

• C. 3

• D. 5

• E. 10

B. 2

A Subpoena Duces Tecum is being served on Jane Doe Smith for XYZ Inc., at her home. The documents can be served by:

• A. Handing the documents to John Doe Smith, Jane's husband

• B. Handing the documents to any co-occupant of Jane Doe Smith at the home.

• C. Handing the documents to Jane Doe's neighbor

• D. Handing the documents to Jane Doe Smith personally

• E. Posting the documents to Jane Doe Smith's front door of her home

• F. Mailing the documents to Jane Doe Smith

D. Handing the documents to Jane Doe Smith personally

Once service is completed, the Certificate Of Service or Affidavit Of Service must be filed with the court within:

• A. 10 Days

• B. 14 Days

• C. 21 Days

• D. 30 Days

• E. Promptly after service; no law stating exact days

E. Promptly after service; no law stating exact days

To properly serve The State of Arizona, the documents must be served on:

• A. The Mayor of Phoenix

• B. The Attorney General

• C. The Secretary of State

• D. The Sheriff

• E. The County Recorder

B. The Attorney General

The most a process server can charge for serving documents is $______

• A. $50

• B. $75

• C. $100

• D. $150

• E. The Court does not regulate charges.

E. The Court does not regulate charges.

You have an Order Of Protection that needs to be served on John Doe Smith. Service can be completed by:

• A. Handing the documents to John Doe Smith at his place of employment

• B. Handing the documents to John Doe Smith at his place of abode

• C. Leaving the documents with John Doe Smith's wife at their place of abode

• D. Leaving the documents with John Doe Smith's roommate

• E. A or B

• F. C or D

E. A or B