CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF [COUNTY] COUNTY, ARKANSAS
[DIVISION]
[PLAINTIFF NAME],
Plaintiff,
v. Case No. [CASE NUMBER]
[DEFENDANT NAME],
Defendant.
Statement of Service
Pursuant to Rule 5 of the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure, I certify that on [DATE OF SERVICE] I served the [TITLE OF DOCUMENT SERVED] upon the persons listed below:
- Name: [RECIPIENT NAME]
- Role: [E.G., "Counsel for Defendant"]
- Service Address/Email: [ADDRESS OR EMAIL]
- Method of Service:
- [ ] Electronic filing system (Arkansas Judiciary eFlex) per Admin. Order No. 21 ยง 7
- [ ] Electronic mail (written consent on file)
- [ ] Personal delivery
- [ ] First-Class Mail, postage prepaid
- [ ] Certified Mail, return receipt requested
- [ ] Commercial delivery service (authorized)
- Time of Service/Transmission: [TIME]
[Repeat the above bullet list for additional recipients.]
Additional Compliance Notes
- Physical mailing deposited at: [CITY], Arkansas.
- If any party is exempt from electronic filing, describe alternate service authorization: [DETAILS OR "None"].
- Attach proof of service if the court requires additional affidavit support: [REFERENCE].
Verification
I certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Date: [DATE]
[NAME OF ATTORNEY OR PRO SE LITIGANT]
[ARKANSAS BAR NUMBER]
[FIRM NAME]
[MAILING ADDRESS]
[PHONE]
[EMAIL]
Attorney for [PARTY] / Pro Se [PARTY]
Practitioner Checklist
- Confirm compliance with any special requirements for domestic relations, probate, or juvenile matters.
- Retain electronic service confirmations generated by eFlex with the case file.
- Review local court rules for signature requirements (wet signature vs. electronic signature).