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Certificate of Service
Free certificate of service template certifying that a legal document was properly delivered to the opposing party in a case.
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This free certificate of service covers Party Served, Additional Parties (if any), Certification with 10 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for individuals and small businesses handling a straightforward legal document themselves needing a clear, professional document without commissioning custom legal drafting for a routine situation. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Certificate of Service
Case/Matter: [Case Name/Number, if applicable] Document Served: [Name of document served — e.g. "Notice of Motion," "Demand Letter"]
I, [Name of Person Certifying], certify that on [Date], a true and correct copy of the above-named document was served on the following [party/parties] by the method indicated:
Party Served
Name: [Party/Attorney Name] Address: [Address] Method of Service: [ ] U.S. Mail [ ] Email [ ] Hand Delivery [ ] Certified Mail [ ] Other: [Specify]
Additional Parties (if any)
Name: [Party/Attorney Name] · Address: [Address] · Method: [Method]
Certification
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of [State] that the foregoing is true and correct.
Signature: ______________________ Printed Name: [Name] Date: [Date]
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Many courts require a Certificate of Service in a specific format alongside the document it accompanies — check your court's local rules before filing.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 3 standard sections: Party Served, Additional Parties (if any), Certification
- 10 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
- Free to use — no account or signup required
- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
- Includes a signature block, ready to print or sign digitally
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Before involving a lawyer
A solid starting draft to review with counsel, or to use directly for a low-stakes situation.
FAQ
Is this certificate of service template really free?
Yes — this Certificate of Service template on docstoc is free to view, edit online, and download as a PDF with no account or signup required.
What does this certificate of service cover?
This legal template includes Party Served, Additional Parties (if any), Certification. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Legal documents are exactly where a generic template is most likely to miss something that matters — the right structure, required disclosures, and even which clauses are enforceable all vary by state and situation. Use this as a starting point for a conversation with a licensed attorney, not a substitute for one.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 10 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
Browse more free legal and related document templates in the docstoc library at /document-templates/.
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