CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

Caption Format

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
[CIVIL/FAMILY/OTHER] DIVISION

[PLAINTIFF NAME],
Plaintiff,

v. Case No. [CASE NUMBER]

[DEFENDANT NAME],
Defendant.

Statement of Service

Pursuant to Rule 5 of the Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure, I certify that on [DATE OF SERVICE] I served [TITLE OF DOCUMENT SERVED] on the following person(s):

• Name: [RECIPIENT]
• Capacity: [E.G., "Counsel for Plaintiff"]
• Service Address/Email: [CONTACT INFORMATION]
• Method(s) of Service:
• [ ] Electronic service via CaseFileXpress (registered user)
• [ ] Electronic mail (consent pursuant to Rule 5(b)(2)(E))
• [ ] Hand delivery
• [ ] First-Class Mail (postage prepaid)
• [ ] Certified Mail / Return Receipt Requested
• [ ] Commercial courier
• Time of Service/Transmission: [TIME]

[Include additional bullet entries for all recipients.]

Supplemental Information

• Mailing initiated from: [CITY, STATE].
• If alternative service was ordered, describe compliance: [DETAILS OR "N/A"].
• For sealed filings, confirm compliance with Administrative Order and protective orders: [STATEMENT].

Declaration

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on [DATE] at [CITY, STATE].

[NAME OF SERVING ATTORNEY OR PARTY]
[D.C. BAR NUMBER]
[FIRM OR ORGANIZATION]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE]
[EMAIL]
Attorney for [PARTY] / Pro Se [PARTY]

Practitioner Notes

• Check for division-specific requirements (e.g., Domestic Relations General Order) for additional certification language.
• Retain electronic filing system receipts and ensure service complies with any protective orders regarding confidential information.
• Review Rule 5(d) for filing requirements when a party is in default.