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ORDER OF PUBLICATION:

A publication can be done in any Newspaper where the newspaper has been authorized by this Court to print legal notices and publications in accordance with §8.01-324.
An Order of publication shall be published in a newspaper prescribed by the court pursuant to §8.01-317. The amount of times that the publication is in the newspaper is prescribed by statute.

The Court utilizes the Washington Times Newspaper. However, any newspaper that has been authorized in accordance with §8.01-324 may be utilized.

For publications in the Washington Times, the Petitioner must submit a check in the amount of $25.00 payable to the Newspaper. If additional fees are required, the newspaper will bill the petitioner or counsel. For publication in a Newspaper other than the Washington Times, the Court will process the Order of Publication, but the petitioner will be required to make arrangements to have the documentation delivered to the newspaper for publication.

Forms for Affidavit and Order of Publication can be obtained by Clerks Office.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

  • Original Order of Publication

  • Affidavit notarized by complainant or attorney

    Affidavit must state the following:

  • the individual is a non-resident individual, or

  • cannot be found, that due diligence has been used without effect to ascertain the location of the party to be served, or

  • cannot be served with court process, and that a return has been filed by the Sheriff which shows that the process has been in his or her hands for twenty-one (21) days and the Sheriff has been unable to make service

  • An envelope addressed to the individual being served by publication at their last known address, if known.

  • A completed certified mail receipt or registered mail receipt and appropriate fees for such mailing.

  • A copy of the pleading to be served by publication.

    The forms listed below are in PDF (Portable Document Format) and are "Fillable". In order to view, complete, or print PDF files, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. To obtain a free copy, follow this link: Get Adobe Acrobat

    In order to utilize PDF forms for filing with the court, you must use the yellow "Print" button located at the top of each PDF form. Using this button clears the areas that are shaded before printing the form. Do Not use the "print" features located on your "Windows" toolbar. Documents presented to the Court with shaded areas will not be accepted for filing.

    Click here to review the Fill-In Forms Instructions before you begin to enter information on the forms.

    Publication Affidavit and Order for Divorce (fillable PDF)

    Publication Affidavit and Order for Name Change (fillable PDF)

    Publication Affidavit and Order for Adoption (fillable PDF)

    Publication Affidavit and Order for Civil (fillable PDF)



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