Vermont § 485 - Service on Secretary; mailing copies; fees

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§ 485. Service on Secretary; mailing copies; fees

  • (a) Service of process under section 484 of this title shall be made by leaving a copy of the process with a fee of $20.00 with the Secretary
    or in his or her office. That service shall be sufficient service upon the person,
    provided that a copy of the process with the officer’s return, showing service upon
    the Secretary as provided in this section, is sent by the plaintiff to the defendant
    by registered mail, and provided further that the plaintiff’s affidavit of compliance
    with this section is filed with the process in court. The Secretary shall file copies
    served upon him or her as provided by this section, and show upon each copy the day
    and hour of service. (b) This manner of service shall be in addition to all existing manner of service, rights,
    and remedies. (Added 1985, No. 222 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)

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

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What does Vermont Statutes Online § 485 cover?

Section 485 ("Service on Secretary; mailing copies; fees") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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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