CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

Caption Example

IN THE [CIRCUIT/DISTRICT] COURT FOR [COUNTY] COUNTY, MARYLAND

[PLAINTIFF NAME],
Plaintiff,

v. Case No. [CASE NUMBER]

[DEFENDANT NAME],
Defendant.

Statement of Service

Pursuant to Maryland Rule 1-321, I certify that on [DATE OF SERVICE] I served the [TITLE OF DOCUMENT SERVED] on the following person(s):

• Recipient: [NAME]
• Capacity: [E.G., "Counsel for Plaintiff"]
• Service Address/Email: [CONTACT INFORMATION]
• Method(s) of Service:
• [ ] Electronic service via MDEC (registered user)
• [ ] Electronic mail (consent per Rule 1-321(a))
• [ ] Hand delivery
• [ ] First-Class Mail, postage prepaid
• [ ] Certified Mail / Commercial carrier
• [ ] Facsimile (consent obtained)
• Time of Service: [TIME]

[Repeat entry for each additional recipient.]

Additional Notes

• Mailing deposited at: [CITY, STATE].
• MDEC submission reference number: [ID].
• If serving a party exempt from MDEC, describe authorized service method: [DETAILS OR "N/A"].

Declaration

I solemnly affirm under the penalties of perjury that the contents of this Certificate of Service are true to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

Date: [DATE]

[NAME OF SERVING ATTORNEY OR PARTY]
[MARYLAND ATTORNEY I.D.]
[FIRM NAME]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE]
[EMAIL]
Attorney for [PARTY] / Self-Represented [PARTY]

Practitioner Notes

• Review Rule 20-203 for technical failure procedures if MDEC service fails.
• Maintain copies of electronic confirmations and receipts for possible appellate record needs.
• Ensure compliance with Rule 1-322.1 regarding personal identifier redactions.