# The Family Procedure Rules 2010, Rule 6.6A: Time for serving an application by the applicant


Where the applicant serves the application, the applicant must complete the step required by the following table in relation to the method of service chosen before 12.00 midnight on the day 28 days after the date of issue of the application.
Method of service
Step required
First class post, document exchange or other service which provides for delivery on the next business day
Posting, leaving with, delivering to or collection by the relevant service provider
Personal service under rule 6.7, by someone other than the applicant personally
Leaving it with the person to be served
Email service under rule 6.7A
Sending the application by e-mail and sending the notice required by rule 6.7A(2) by posting, leaving with, delivering to or collection by the relevant service provider

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2955/rule/6.6A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-procedure-rules-2010/rule-6.6A
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