Waiver of the Service of Summons

US Federal Courts · Civil

Verified current as of August 1, 2026

# Waiver of the Service of Summons (AO 399) This form allows a defendant to agree that they've been notified about a lawsuit against them without requiring the court to formally deliver the summons through a process server or sheriff. A defendant would use this form when they want to skip the formal delivery requirement and proceed directly to responding to the case, which saves time and money for everyone involved.