When you file documents with the court, it's a requirement that you provide copies of the same documents to the other party involved in the case or their lawyer. To verify that you've done this, the court requires you to attach a certificate of service at the end of the documents you file with the court.
The original form interrogatories and signed proof of service should be retained for your records. If the other party does not respond to your requests, you may use these documents to support a motion to have the court compel responses.
(l) Proving Service. (1) Affidavit Required. Unless service is waived, proof of service must be made to the court.
For a certificate of service for discovery papers, such as written discovery requests and responses, see Form – Certificate of Service (Discovery). The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure state that no certificate of service is required when a paper is served by filing it with the court's electronic-filing (ECF) system.
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.
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.
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.
Use this form to certify to the court that documents were mailed or hand delivered to a party in a case.
Use this form to certify to the court that documents were mailed or hand delivered to a party in a case.