How to Become a Process Server in Alaska
Process servers deliver important court documents to people involved in legal matters. But it's more than simply knocking on doors and handing out paperwork. The legal nature of the job requires that you maintain careful records of all documents received and served, including how they were given to the individuals. If you can handle that aspect, and meet all the necessary licensing requirements, you can become a process server in Alaska.
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Obtain an application packet. Call the Permits and Licensing office at (907) 269-0393, and they'll send the application in the mail. Once you get it, provide your contact information, education and work experience, a list of your business affiliations, drivers license details and a list of any arrests or convictions. You'll also need character references, fingerprints and other supporting material.
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Submit the application to the Permits and Licensing office. Submission directions will be included with the application.
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After you've reviewed the material in the application packet, call the Permit and Licensing office to schedule your process server exam. You'll receive notification of the exact date at least 10 days ahead of time.
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If you've received a score of at least 80 on your exam, you've passed. Now you'll need a $15,000 surety bond. The bond is basically an insurance policy stating that you won't perform fraudulent acts or run your business illegally. If your local insurance agency deals with business-related policies, State Farm for example, they can usually write the surety bond. There are also specific agencies, like Surety1, that specialize in issuing nothing but surety bonds. You'll need to complete an application, explaining who you are and why you need the bond. Then you'll receive a quote for the price of the bond.
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Wait for your process server identification card. It'll be given to you once your application has been approved. It's valid for two years from the date that it's issued.
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