Idaho State Statutes - Idaho Attorney Directory

(1) A summons, copy of the
claim, form of answer and instructions to defendant shall be served upon the
defendant by personal service in the manner provided by law, or when a request
is made therefor by the plaintiff, service of process may be made upon the
defendant by mail, as herein provided.
(2) The plaintiff may request service upon the defendant by mail by
endorsing his request in writing upon the claim, which request shall include
the address to be used in mailing. The court shall mail to the defendant at
the address given in the endorsement a summons, copy of the claim, form of
answer and instructions to the defendant. Service of process by mail shall be
made by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, and shall be
complete upon the return of the receipt signed by the defendant to the court.
The signature of the defendant on the return receipt shall constitute prima
facie proof of service by mail. The plaintiff shall bear the cost of service
of process by mail.
(3) The costs to plaintiff for personal service of process on the
defendant, in addition to the filing fee provided in section 1-2303, Idaho
Code, shall be added to any judgment for the plaintiff.

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