A direction to mail or for mailing of process, notice or other paper must be enclosed in a sealed postpaid envelope directed to the person to be served or notified, deposited at any post office or other depositary under exclusive care and custody of which entity?

• A. Respondent
• B. Petitioner
• C. Petitioner and Respondent
• D. United States Postal Service

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is how service by mail works in this context. When you use a direction to mail or for mailing of process, notice, or other paper, the document must be placed inside a sealed postpaid envelope addressed to the person to be served and deposited in the mail with the United States Postal Service. The phrase “under exclusive care and custody” means the mailing is handed over to the postal system, not kept or handled by the party sending it or by a private carrier. This ensures the service is effectively performed by the postal service, with its control and responsibility for delivery.

That’s why the United States Postal Service is the correct choice. The other options would imply the parties themselves or both parties are in charge of the mailing, which is not how service by mail is structured in this rule.