Ind. Trial Rule 4.1

Effective January 1, 2026

(A) In General.

Service may be made upon an individual, or an individual acting in a representative capacity,

by:

(1) sending a copy of the summons and complaint by registered or certified mail or other

public means by which a written acknowledgment of receipt may be requested and

obtained to his residence, place of business or employment with return receipt requested

and returned showing receipt of the letter; or

(2) delivering a copy of the summons and complaint to him personally; or

(3) leaving a copy of the summons and complaint at his dwelling house or usual place of

abode; or

(4) serving his agent as provided by rule, statute or valid agreement.

(B) Copy Service to Be Followed With Mail.

When service is made under subdivision (A)(3) or (A)(4), the person making the service also

must send by first class mail, a copy of the summons and the complaint to the address on the

summons of the person being served, and this fact must be shown upon the return.

(C) Duty to Notify Court.

When service is predicated upon mail, if the mailed copy is returned for any reason prior to

entry of judgment or within thirty days thereafter, the party relying upon service must file

notice with the court.