Frequently Asked Questions

You must provide one copy for each person to be served. If you would like a copy with the Affidavit of Service, please provide an extra copy.

We attempt to serve papers as efficiently as possible, but cannot guarantee immediate service. Please allow sufficient time to locate the individual and serve the papers.

We will attempt to accommodate specific date/time requests. However, we cannot guarantee that our process server or deputy will be available to meet that request.

Some papers require personal service and must be served on the person named. Other papers can be served to someone else at the residence (at least 14 years of age) after 3 attempts have been made.

You will receive an Affidavit of Service in the mail (or via email per your request) once the papers are served.

You can bring your papers to Chippewa County Sheriff's Office at:

32 E Spruce St.
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

Or mail them to the same address. The clerical window is open Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 to 4:30, and Friday, from 7:30 to 11:30, excluding holidays, the Friday after Thanksgiving and July 5th. There is an after-hours drop box located in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office. Be sure to include payment, service information form and proper number of copies.

Yes, please see the fees table for information.

Contact Consumer Protection at 800-422-7128 or visit the Wisconsin Way Website under Quick Links.

State statues require papers to be personally served. In some cases, after multiple attempts have been made, we can mail the service and post at the recipient's residence.

No. You must provide a current physical Chippewa County address in order for us to attempt service.