Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Rule 511 - Service of Summons; Proof of Service(A) The summons shall be served upon the defendant by both first class mail and certified mail, return receipt requested. A copy of the complaint shall be served with the summons.(B) Proof of service of the summons by mail shall include:(1) a return receipt signed by the defendant; or(2) The returned summons showing that the certified mail was not signed by the defendant and a notation on the transcript that the first class mailing of the summons was not returned to the issuing authority within 20 days after the mailing.The provisions of this Rule 511 amended August 24, 2004, effective 8/1/2005, 34 Pa.B. 5016; amended May 1, 2007, effective 9/4/2007, 37 Pa.B. 2496; amended September 18, 2008, effective 2/1/2009, 38 Pa.B. 5425.