CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

Caption Example

CAUSE NO. [CAUSE NUMBER]

[PLAINTIFF NAME],
Plaintiff,

v. IN THE [___] COURT
[COUNTY] COUNTY, TEXAS
[DEFENDANT NAME],
Defendant.

Service Statement

Pursuant to Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 21a, I certify that on [DATE OF SERVICE] a true and correct copy of [TITLE OF DOCUMENT SERVED] was served on the following:

• Recipient: [NAME]
• Capacity: [E.G., "Attorney for Defendant"]
• Service Address/Email: [CONTACT INFORMATION]
• Method(s):
• [ ] Electronic service via eFileTexas (registered service contact)
• [ ] Electronic mail (Rule 21a(a)(2))
• [ ] Hand delivery
• [ ] U.S. Mail, postage prepaid
• [ ] Certified Mail, return receipt requested
• [ ] Commercial delivery service
• Time of Service: [TIME]

[Repeat bullet list for each additional recipient.]

Additional Notes

• Mailing deposited at: [CITY, STATE].
• eFileTexas envelope/transaction number: [ID].
• If service made under court order authorizing alternative method, 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]
[STATE BAR NUMBER]
[FIRM NAME]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE]
[EMAIL]
Attorney for [PARTY] / Pro Se [PARTY]

Practitioner Notes

• Retain eFileTexas confirmation receipts for potential disputes about service effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with Rule 21(f) regarding electronic signatures on served documents.
• For protective orders or sealed filings, coordinate with the clerk regarding redacted versions and service limitations.