NC S507

Allows plaintiffs in counties with 250,000 or more residents to elect whether the clerk returns the summons to them or forwards it to the sheriff for service in eviction proceedings.

Defines "process server" for summary ejectment proceedings in high-population counties as any person over age 21 who is not a party to the action and is hired by the plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney to serve the summons and complaint.

Permits private process servers to serve defendants by mailing the summons and complaint to the defendant's last known address and affixing copies to a conspicuous part of the premises, with service documented through an affidavit of service.

Requires process servers to mail documents no later than the end of the next business day after receipt or as soon as practicable.

Becomes effective October 1, 2019, and applies to summary ejectment actions filed on or after that date.