What is the Declaration Supporting Publication for?

It tells the Court why service by publication was used and how it was done, including search efforts and newspaper publication dates.

What must I attach to the declaration?

Attach a copy of the newspaper's Affidavit of Publication and the notice as published. The instructions also say to file the original Affidavit of Publication with the Court.

Do I need a notary for the Declaration Supporting Publication?

No. The signer signs and dates the declaration under penalty of perjury; the form does not require notarization.

How do I submit the Declaration Supporting Publication?

Check the county website for current contact details for the county office named on the form. The instructions say to file the original Affidavit of Publication with the Court.

Pima County, AZ · Pima County

No notary required

Declaration Supporting Publication

This court form explains why service by publication was used and documents the search for the other party and the publication dates.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Pima County · Pima County, Pima County, Arizona
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: sc.pima.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

A person involved in a Pima County Superior Court case uses this declaration to explain why service by publication was used and how it was completed. The form asks about efforts to locate the other party, whether documents were mailed, and the newspaper publication dates. It also requires a copy of the Affidavit of Publication and the published notice to be attached.

Who needs it

A party who used service by publication in a Pima County Superior Court case completes this declaration and attaches the publication records.

How to submit it

Submit it to the county office named on the form; check the county website for current contact details. The instructions say to file the original Affidavit of Publication with the Court.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury, and an Affidavit of Publication and published notice must be attached.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Declaration Supporting Publication for your Pima County Superior Court case.
2
Complete the Declaration
Provide the case and party information, explain the search for the other party, and list the newspaper publication dates.
3
Gather the Attachments
Attach a copy of the Affidavit of Publication and the notice as published.
4
Submit to the Court
Check the county website for current contact details. File the original Affidavit of Publication with the Court as instructed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Declaration Supporting Publication for?: It tells the Court why service by publication was used and how it was done, including search efforts and newspaper publication dates.
What must I attach to the declaration?: Attach a copy of the newspaper's Affidavit of Publication and the notice as published. The instructions also say to file the original Affidavit of Publication with the Court.
Do I need a notary for the Declaration Supporting Publication?: No. The signer signs and dates the declaration under penalty of perjury; the form does not require notarization.
How do I submit the Declaration Supporting Publication?: Check the county website for current contact details for the county office named on the form. The instructions say to file the original Affidavit of Publication with the Court.

Need something notarized?

This Declaration Supporting Publication doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Pima County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.