Minnesota § 45.016 - SERVICE OF ORDERS OR OTHER PAPERS
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 45.016 — SERVICE OF ORDERS OR OTHER PAPERS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45.016. SERVICE OF ORDERS OR OTHER PAPERS
Service of orders or other papers required or permitted to be issued by the commissioner related to the duties and responsibilities entrusted to the commissioner may be by any of the following methods:
(1) personal service consistent with requirements for service of a summons or process under section 303.13 or 543.19, or under rule 4.03 of the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure;
(2) first class United States mail, including certified United States mail, or overnight express mail service, postage prepaid and addressed to the party at the party's last known address. Service by United States mail, including certified mail, is complete upon placing the order or other paper in the mail or otherwise delivering the order or other paper to the United States mail service. Service by overnight express mail service is complete upon delivering the order or other document to an authorized agent of the express mail service; or
(3) any other method of service provided under the laws relating to duties and responsibilities entrusted to the commissioner.
History:
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 45.016
What does Minnesota Statutes § 45.016 cover?
Section 45.016 ("SERVICE OF ORDERS OR OTHER PAPERS") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 45.016?
A common citation format is "Minnesota Statutes § 45.016" (Minnesota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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How does Minnesota § 45.016 apply to my situation?
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