In what condition is service considered complete?

Service is considered complete when the documents are delivered to the correct person. This principle is foundational to ensuring that the individual who is the subject of the legal action has been properly notified. The goal of service of process is to provide the defendant with the necessary information about the legal proceedings so they can respond appropriately.

Delivering documents to the correct person ensures that the serving party meets the legal requirements established by law. If the documents are not served to the right person, it could invalidate the service and delay the legal process. While other options mention scenarios involving agreement to receive documents or service through a third party, these do not fulfill the requirement for proper notice in the same way that delivering documents directly to the intended recipient does.