Defendant Verification Address Mass Form – Fill Out and Use This PDF

How Does the Defendant Verification Address Mass Form Work?

The Defendant Verification Address Mass form is required under Uniform Small Claims Rule 2(b) in Massachusetts. Plaintiffs must verify the defendant's mailing address before filing a small claim based on trade or commerce or when collecting assigned debt.

Who Needs This Form

You must file this form if your claim involves any of the following situations:

• A dispute from a trade or business transaction
• Collection of assigned debt through Massachusetts small claims court
• Multiple defendants who have different mailing addresses

Accepted Address Verification Methods

Massachusetts law requires using at least one of these methods to verify the defendant's address before filing:

• Municipal records, such as a street list
• Registry of Motor Vehicles records
• Receipt of written correspondence from the defendant within the past 6 months
• General telephone directory listing
• Another reliable database or data source

Filing Requirements

Submit this form together with your Statement of Small Claim. Verify the address within the time frame the court requires. Each defendant listed must have their address verified separately. The form prevents disputes related to improper service of process.