CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

Caption Example

SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON
FOR [COUNTY] COUNTY

[PLAINTIFF NAME],
Plaintiff,

v. No. [CAUSE NUMBER]

[DEFENDANT NAME],
Defendant.

Service Statement

Pursuant to CR 5(b), I certify that on [DATE OF SERVICE] I served the [TITLE OF DOCUMENT SERVED] on the following person(s):

• Recipient: [NAME]
• Capacity: [E.G., "Attorney for Defendant"]
• Service Address/Email: [CONTACT INFORMATION]
• Method(s):
• [ ] Electronic service via Odyssey File & Serve / county e-filing system (registered user)
• [ ] Electronic mail (agreement per CR 5(b)(7))
• [ ] Hand delivery / legal messenger
• [ ] First-Class Mail, postage prepaid
• [ ] Certified Mail / Commercial carrier
• [ ] Fax transmission (written agreement)
• Time of Service: [TIME]

[Repeat bullet list for all recipients.]

Additional Notes

• Mailing deposited at: [CITY, STATE].
• E-filing transaction/reference number: [ID].
• If alternative service ordered (CR 4), describe compliance: [DETAILS OR "N/A"].

Declaration

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

Signed at [CITY], Washington, on [DATE].

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

Practitioner Notes

• Retain proof of service for compliance with LCR 10 and motion practice.
• Check county-specific protocols (e.g., King County LCR 7) for courtesy copies and service expectations.
• Ensure confidential documents comply with GR 31 redaction requirements when serving electronically.