CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

Caption Example

STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
IN CIRCUIT COURT
[__] JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COUNTY OF [COUNTY]

[PLAINTIFF NAME],
Plaintiff,

v. Civ. No. [CASE NUMBER]

[DEFENDANT NAME],
Defendant.

Service Statement

Pursuant to SDCL 15-6-5, I certify that on [DATE OF SERVICE] the [TITLE OF DOCUMENT SERVED] was served upon:

• Recipient: [NAME]
• Capacity: [E.G., "Attorney for Defendant"]
• Service Address/Email: [CONTACT INFORMATION]
• Method(s):
• [ ] Electronic service via South Dakota eFlex (registered user)
• [ ] Electronic mail (consent per SDCL 15-6-5(b)(1))
• [ ] Personal service
• [ ] First-Class Mail, postage prepaid
• [ ] Certified Mail / Commercial courier
• Time of Service: [TIME]

[Repeat for all additional recipients.]

Additional Notes

• Mailing deposited at: [CITY, STATE].
• eFlex transaction/reference number: [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.

Date: [DATE]

[NAME OF SERVING ATTORNEY OR PARTY]
[SOUTH DAKOTA BAR NUMBER]
[FIRM NAME]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE]
[EMAIL]
Attorney for [PARTY] / Pro Se [PARTY]

Practitioner Notes

• Retain eFlex confirmation emails for evidentiary purposes.
• Ensure compliance with SDCL 15-15A-6 concerning confidentiality of personal identifiers.
• Local standing orders may require additional service on court staff; verify before filing.