Which document is commonly used to show that service of process was successfully carried out?

Which document is commonly used to show that service of process was successfully carried out?

• A. Return of service
• B. Certification of service
• C. Proof of service
• D. Record of service

Answer: (C)

When service of process is completed, the server must put the completion into a sworn document that records all the details of how service happened. This document serves as the official record the court uses to confirm that service was properly carried out. The best choice is Proof of Service, which is typically an affidavit or declaration by the process server stating who was served, when and where, and by what method, and often including a copy of the served documents. Filing this with the court makes the service official and triggers the clock for any response deadlines. Some jurisdictions may use similar terms like Affidavit of Service or refer to a Return of Service, but the enduring, standard concept is Proof of Service as the evidence that service occurred.

When service of process is completed, the server must put the completion into a sworn document that records all the details of how service happened. This document serves as the official record the court uses to confirm that service was properly carried out. The best choice is Proof of Service, which is typically an affidavit or declaration by the process server stating who was served, when and where, and by what method, and often including a copy of the served documents. Filing this with the court makes the service official and triggers the clock for any response deadlines. Some jurisdictions may use similar terms like Affidavit of Service or refer to a Return of Service, but the enduring, standard concept is Proof of Service as the evidence that service occurred.