Under Rule 4j1, which of the following constitutes a valid delivery method for a natural person?

• A. Deliver to authorized agent or agent appointed by law
• B. Mail to a random address
• C. Post a notice on social media
• D. Hand-delivery to the defendant's attorney only

Answer: (A)

Rule 4(j1) lets you complete service on a natural person by delivering the process to someone who is authorized to receive it on that person’s behalf. That means an authorized agent or an agent appointed by law can validly receive the papers, ensuring notice even if the defendant isn’t personally served. Delivering to such an agent is exactly what makes service effective under this rule.

The other options don’t meet the rule. Mailing to a random address isn’t directed to a proper or designated recipient, posting on social media isn’t recognized as valid service, and handing the papers to the defendant’s attorney only isn’t enough unless that attorney is specifically designated as an authorized agent for service.