Personal service of an overpayment letter means the letter was personally delivered to the liable individual, his/her guardian, or to another resident of the same household who is competent to give the letter to the client. See: Benefit Errors
The "in person" notification of legal action. Personal service is considered to have been completed when a caseworker or sheriff actually hands the document indicating legal action to the noncustodial parent or obligor. Personal service is used when mail cannot be delivered to a noncustodial parent or obligor.
The sheriff personally delivers a service of process to the defendant.