Probate and Family Court Motion for Service by Alternate Means and Affidavit of Diligent Search (CJP 31)

Use this form when (1) the address or whereabouts of a legal parent or court-appointed guardian is unknown; or (2) the address or whereabouts of a legal parent or court-appointed guardian is known, but service cannot be accomplished.

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Alternative form

Most users should use Motion for Service by Alternate Means and Affidavit of Diligent Search (CJP 31).

If you need to save a partially filled-out form, you may choose to use the alternative form:

This version of the form allows you to save a partially filled-out form to finish later or for re-use. This form must be downloaded and opened with Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer.

For instructions on how to open, see What to do if you can't open court PDFs.

For more information or assistance

For assistance, please email pfcquestions@jud.state.ma.us.

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