Postmaster File Card Search
Local or Long Distance Area $25
Out of State $55
When
a person moves from a home address, the postmaster keeps a record on "file
cards" for approximately 12 to 18 months with the forwarding address.
No computer database in the world can truly find a "forwarding address
on file", unless a process server physically meets with the postal
carrier and/or the post office staff members who will comply in accordance
with: 39CFR 265.6(D)(6)(ii)(d)(6)(1), corresponding manual 352.44a and
b.
Mandatory
Requirements:
Individuals First & Last name, Last known zip code and home address,
plus a copy of a current or previously issued summons must be provided
to the postmaster in person.
Hint:
Some postal offices will only mail back the results while only
a selected few refuse to follow their own guidelines and deny results
at all. Either option still
requires the physical presensce of our process server which means that
the postal search service fees still apply no matter what the results.
Warning:
The submission of false information either (1) to obtain and use change
of address on boxholder information for any purpose other than the SERVICE
OF LEGAL PROCESS could result in criminal penalties including fines up
to $10,000 or imprisonment (2) to avoid payment of the fee of not more
than 5 years or both (Title 18 u.s.c. Section 1001).
POSTMASTER'S RESULTS USUALLY REVEAL:
- Lives here and No Change of Address on File.
- Not Known at Address Given.
- No Such Address.
- The forwarding address on the file card:
