KRS 188.030: Service of summons and complaint in action against nonresident motorist.

The clerk of the court in which the action is brought shall issue a summons against the

defendant named in the complaint and direct it to the sheriff of Franklin County. The

sheriff shall execute the summons by delivering two (2) true copies to the Secreta ry of

State and shall also deliver with each summons an attested copy of plaintiff's complaint.

The Secretary of State shall immediately mail a copy of the summons and complaint to

the defendant at the address given in the complaint. The letter shall be po sted by prepaid

certified mail, return receipt requested, and shall bear the return address of the Secretary

of State. The sheriff shall make the usual return to the court, and in addition the Secretary

of State shall make a return to the court showing that the acts contemplated by this statute

have been performed, and shall attach to his return the registry receipt, if any. Summons

shall be deemed to be served on the return of the Secretary of State and the action shall

proceed as provided in the Rules of Civil Procedure.