CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Caption Information
IN THE [NAME OF COURT]
[COUNTY] COUNTY, ALABAMA
[PLAINTIFF NAME],
Plaintiff,
v. Case No. [CASE NUMBER]
[DEFENDANT NAME],
Defendant.
Certificate Statement
I hereby certify that on [DATE OF SERVICE], I served a true and correct copy of the [TITLE OF DOCUMENT SERVED] on the following counsel/parties of record in accordance with Rule 5(b) of the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure and any applicable electronic filing rules of this Court:
- Recipient: [NAME OF RECIPIENT]
- Role/Party: [E.G., "Attorney for Defendant"]
- Service Address/Email: [ADDRESS, EMAIL, OR E-FILING SYSTEM ID]
- Service Method:
- [ ] Electronic service via AlaFile (Rule 5(b)(1)]
- [ ] Electronic mail (consented in writing pursuant to Rule 5(b)(2)]
- [ ] Hand delivery
- [ ] Certified/First-Class U.S. Mail (postage prepaid)
- [ ] Commercial courier (authorized by Rule 5)
- Time of Service: [TIME, IF APPLICABLE]
[Repeat bullet list for each additional recipient.]
Additional Details (if applicable)
- Special instructions or alternative service authorization: [DETAILS OR "Not Applicable"].
- If service by mail, identify mailing location (Rule 5(b)(2)): [CITY, STATE].
- If electronic filing system automatically served registered users, confirm compliance: [CONFIRMATION STATEMENT].
Certification
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Alabama that the foregoing is true and correct.
Date: [DATE]
Respectfully submitted,
[NAME OF SERVING ATTORNEY OR PARTY]
[ALABAMA STATE BAR NO. ______]
[FIRM NAME, IF APPLICABLE]
[STREET ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE ZIP]
[TELEPHONE]
[EMAIL ADDRESS]
Attorney for [PARTY REPRESENTED] / Pro Se [PARTY]
Filing and Service Notes (For Attorney Use Only)
- Confirm that the certificate accompanies the document being filed or is filed contemporaneously in AlaFile.
- Retain proof of transmission or mailing (e.g., email confirmation, postal receipt) in the case file.
- Review local court administrative orders for county-specific requirements or electronic service protocols.