CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

Caption Example

MONTANA [__] JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
[COUNTY] COUNTY

[PLAINTIFF NAME],
Plaintiff,

v. Cause No. [CAUSE NUMBER]

[DEFENDANT NAME],
Defendant.

Service Statement

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

• Recipient: [NAME]
• Capacity: [E.G., "Attorney for Defendant"]
• Service Address/Email: [CONTACT INFORMATION]
• Method(s):
• [ ] Electronic service through Montana Courts E-Filing (registered user)
• [ ] Electronic mail (consent obtained under Rule 5(b)(2)(E))
• [ ] Hand delivery
• [ ] First-Class Mail, postage prepaid
• [ ] Certified Mail / Commercial courier
• Time of Service: [TIME]

[Repeat bullet list for each additional recipient.]

Additional Notes

• Mailing deposited at: [CITY, STATE].
• E-filing submission ID/reference: [ID].
• If alternative service authorized by court order, describe compliance: [DETAILS OR "N/A"].

Declaration

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

Dated: [DATE]

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

Practitioner Notes

• Confirm compliance with Administrative Order AF 07-046 regarding electronic signatures.
• Retain proof of service for potential inclusion in appellate records under Rule 8(4).
• For sealed documents, verify redaction and service instructions from protective orders.