Data / Federal rules / 2026-00832
Service of Process; Further Change
The State Department published this final rule in the Federal Register on January 16, 2026. It took effect on January 16, 2026.
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What the agency says
This rule provides an additional change in the address for service of process for summonses, complaints, or other legal documents directed to the Department of State or to any Department employee or former employee in connection with Federal or State litigation.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-00832
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- State Department
- Published
- January 16, 2026
- Takes effect
- January 16, 2026
- Dates
- This rule is effective January 16, 2026.
- Docket
- Public Notice: 12916
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 1400-AG21
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 22 CFR 172
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Courts; Government employees
- Pages
- 1
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