(a) By Whom Made. Personal service outside the state shall be made:
(1) By a person authorized by law to serve process in civil actions within the state or territory where such service is made, or by the deputy of a person so authorized;(2) By a person appointed by the court in which the action is pending.(b) Upon Whom. The service of process shall be made as provided in Rule 54.13(b).(c) Acknowledgment. Acknowledgment of service by mail may be made as provided in Rule 54.16.