CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

Caption Example

STATE OF MAINE
[COURT NAME AND LOCATION]

[PLAINTIFF NAME],
Plaintiff,

v. Docket No. [DOCKET NUMBER]

[DEFENDANT NAME],
Defendant.

Service Statement

Pursuant to M.R. Civ. P. 5, I certify that on [DATE OF SERVICE] a copy of [TITLE OF DOCUMENT SERVED] was served upon the following person(s):

• Recipient: [NAME]
• Capacity: [E.G., "Counsel for Defendant"]
• Service Address/Email: [CONTACT INFORMATION]
• Method(s) of Service:
• [ ] Electronic service via eFileME (registered service contact)
• [ ] Electronic mail (written consent under Rule 5(b))
• [ ] Hand delivery / courier
• [ ] First-Class Mail, postage prepaid
• [ ] Certified Mail / Commercial delivery
• Time of Service: [TIME]

[Repeat bullet list for additional recipients.]

Additional Notes

• Mailing deposited at: [CITY, STATE].
• eFileME submission ID: [ID].
• For exempt participants, describe authorized service method (M.R.E.C.S. 90): [DETAILS OR "N/A"].

Declaration

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

Date: [DATE]

[NAME OF SERVING ATTORNEY OR PARTY]
[MAINE BAR NUMBER]
[FIRM NAME]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE]
[EMAIL]
Attorney for [PARTY] / Self-Represented [PARTY]

Practitioner Notes

• Ensure compliance with Administrative Order JB-23-01 regarding electronic signatures.
• Retain proof of service for inclusion in the case management file and potential appellate record.
• For protective or sealing orders, coordinate with the clerk regarding redacted service copies.