Massachusetts Civil Process Resources

Process Serving Resource Center

Plain-language guides for preparing assignments, understanding service procedures, and knowing what information to provide.

Featured Guides

Practical answers before you submit service

These educational resources explain common procedures and assignment details. They are not legal advice, and court requirements may change.

Follow the usual path from issued documents and assignment intake through attempts and proof of service.

Read the guide → Common Question

Learn why refusal does not automatically stop a case and why the authorized service method still controls.

Read the guide → Landlord Guide

Understand the difference between terminating a tenancy, filing summary process, and obtaining an execution.

Assignment Preparation

Include every document, the recipient’s complete name, all known addresses, deadline, identifying information, and court or attorney instructions.

Do not delay submission while waiting for perfect information. Tell us what is confirmed, what is uncertain, and what has already been attempted.

Service Information

Fall River Process Serving

Submit your assignment online. When a deadline is close, call after submitting.