Procedure for Service of Papers For Citizens:
Ex Parte', Protective Orders, and Stalking Injunctions can be served by any law enforcement officer at any time. See "How to Serve" for further information.
All civil process papers requiring service must be processed through the Civil Division if a citizen wants the Sheriff's Office to execute the service. A constable may also serve most civil processes.
Papers must be brought to the Civil Division at the Sheriff's Office Building, located at 3365 South 900 West in South Salt Lake City, Utah. The papers may be mailed with the required fees. The fees are determined by the type of process being requested and the mileage traveled to serve the papers. These fees can be calculated by calling the Civil Division office, 801.743.5779. See Fees for further information.
What Information is Needed to Serve a Paper or
Deputies and Officers:
All civil papers** must be processed by the Civil Division or by a constable's office prior to service. Fees are collected and civil rules of services are followed. A citizen, including attorneys requesting assistance in the service of such orders should be referred to the Sheriff's Office or if they choose any of the constable's offices. The resources of law enforcement should not be burdened to take the time and make the efforts to satisfy a civil issue between two parties. This is why the state allows for fees to be collected for civil process service.
Ex Parte' Protective Orders, Permanent Protective Orders, and Civil Stalking Injunctions, for the purpose of service, are NOT civil papers and MUST be served by ANY law enforcement officer upon the request of a petitioner. See How to Serve for further information.