Delivering legal papers is called "service of process". The law says that legal papers have to be "served" (delivered) the right way.I am the Respondent in this case. The New York State Unified Court System offers free instruction booklets and forms for people starting a divorce. Clerk of Court is not required to send any form of notice to the sending party of a failed fax filing. Edit, sign, and share Plaintiffs Certificate of Service on Defendant - Fulton County online. It serves as a legal notice to defendants regarding their obligations. For example, you may need a death certificate to claim a benefit.