Alaska § 25.27.265 - Method of service; notification of change of address.

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§ 25.27.265. Method of service; notification of change of address.

 (a) Except as otherwise provided under this chapter, when a notice, paper, or other document is required by this chapter to be given or served upon a person by the agency, the notice, paper, or other document may be served as required by Rule 5, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure or any other method permitted by law.

 (b) Each party to a paternity or child support proceeding shall file with the tribunal and inform the agency of the party's name, location, social security number, residential and mailing addresses, telephone number, and driver's license number, as well as the name, address, and telephone number of any employer of the party. If a change in this information occurs, the party shall immediately notify the tribunal and the agency and provide updated information.

 (c) Notwithstanding (a) of this section, if a tribunal finds that the agency has made diligent efforts to give or serve a notice, paper, or other document required by this chapter, the tribunal may order that service in any subsequent child support enforcement effort by the agency may be given upon the party by sending the document by first class mail to the party's most recent mailing address on file with the agency.

Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Alaska Statutes § 25.27.265 cover?

Section 25.27.265 ("Method of service; notification of change of address.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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