Use this form to certify to the court that documents were mailed or hand delivered to a party in a case.
The clerk shall not accept for filing any pleading or other paper requiring service, other than an original pleading, unless it is accompanied by an admission or waiver of service or a signed certificate showing the date and manner of making service. A certificate of service is prima facie proof of service.
Notice of Intention to Defend - This is a form located on the bottom of your summons. Complete the Notice of Intention to Defend if you dispute owing all or some of what the plaintiff claims. The completed form must be returned to the Maryland District Court location listed at the top of your summons.
Most judicial records are in the custody of a local clerk's office. To request those records, please contact the appropriate clerk's office, which is generally where the case was filed or the hearing or trial was conducted.
Use this form to certify to the court that documents were mailed or hand delivered to a party in a case.
A certificate of service is a document that is included in a legal filing, such as a pleading or motion, that certifies to the court that a copy of the filing has been mailed or otherwise served to all other parties involved in the case.
Transcript requests must be in writing, via mail, fax or e-mail. No transcript requests will be accepted over the telephone. For your convenience, you may fill out a Transcript Request Form (MS Word) (PDF) and return it as instructed on the form.
Description: A certificate of service is a written statement filed with the Court establishing that you served copies of a particular pleading on all appropriate parties, such as the trustee and specific creditors. See Local Bankruptcy Rule 9013‐5 and Federal Bankruptcy Rule 7004 for additional guidance.
Introduce yourself in the opening paragraph. Outline your relationship with the person who is the subject of the legal proceedings. Acknowledge the charges that have been brought against the person. State your opinion of the person's general character.
Format full mailing address of the sender. date on which letter is written. address of person to whom letter is addressed. subject line. salutation. body (the main message) complimentary closing. signature line (be sure to sign your letter)