AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
(State of Michigan)
[COURT CAPTION]
[Insert Full Name of Court]
Case No.: [CASE NUMBER]
Plaintiff: [PLAINTIFF NAME]
Defendant: [DEFENDANT NAME]
I. DOCUMENT HEADER
- Title. This Affidavit of Service (the “Affidavit”) is executed and sworn as of ____, 20__ (the “Effective Date”), pursuant to Mich. Ct. R. 2.105(I) and Mich. Ct. R. 2.107(C).
- Affiant. I, [FULL LEGAL NAME OF SERVER], being of lawful age, competent to testify, and not a party or attorney of record in the above-captioned matter, hereby declare and depose as follows.
[// GUIDANCE: Insert the full caption exactly as it appears on the initiating pleading. Replace all bracketed placeholders before filing.]
II. DEFINITIONS
For ease of reference, the following capitalized terms shall have the meanings set forth below:
“Documents” means the pleading(s), order(s), notice(s), subpoena(s), or other paper(s) described in Section III.
“Service Date” means the calendar date on which the Documents were served as certified herein.
“Subject Party” means the person(s) or entity(ies) upon whom service was effected.
III. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS – STATEMENT OF SERVICE
3.1 Documents Served. The Documents served are described as follows:
a. [DOCUMENT TITLE 1] dated __;
b. [DOCUMENT TITLE 2] dated __; and
c. [ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS, if any].
3.2 Identity of Subject Party. Service was made upon:
• Name: [NAME OF PERSON OR ENTITY SERVED]
• Capacity (if applicable): [e.g., Registered Agent, Individual Defendant, Etc.]
3.3 Method of Service. Service was effected by the following Michigan-authorized method(s) (check all that apply):
☐ Personal Delivery – delivered directly to the Subject Party pursuant to MCR 2.105(A)(1).
☐ Registered/Certified Mail, return receipt requested, restricted delivery pursuant to MCR 2.105(A)(2).
☐ Substituted/Alternative Service authorized by court order dated __, 20 (Docket No. _) pursuant to MCR 2.105(I). Attach court order.
☐ First-Class Mail pursuant to MCR 2.107(C)(3) (post-initiation papers only).
☐ Electronic Service through the MiFILE system or by e-mail consent pursuant to MCR 2.107(C)(4).
☐ Other (specify): ___________.
3.4 Service Details.
• Service Date: ____, 20
• Service Time: __ ☐ a.m. ☐ p.m.
• Service Location: [STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP]
• Physical Description or Identification of Recipient (if personal delivery): _________.
3.5 Mileage & Fees (if any). Mileage traveled: __ miles. Service fee charged: $______.
[// GUIDANCE: Michigan summons expires 91 days after issuance (MCR 2.102(D)). Confirm service falls within that period before filing proof.]
IV. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES OF AFFIANT
4.1 Accuracy. I affirm that the statements contained in this Affidavit are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
4.2 Eligibility. I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and am neither a party to nor an attorney for a party in this action.
4.3 Compliance. Service was performed in full conformity with the Michigan Court Rules referenced herein and any applicable court order.
4.4 No Disqualifying Interest. I have no direct financial interest in the outcome of this litigation other than reimbursement of statutory service fees.
4.5 Survival. The representations in this Section IV shall survive the filing of this Affidavit and may be relied upon by the Court for all purposes relating to proof of service.
V. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS
Intentionally Omitted – Not Applicable to Affidavit of Service.
VI. DEFAULT & REMEDIES
Intentionally Omitted – Not Applicable to Affidavit of Service.
VII. RISK ALLOCATION
Intentionally Omitted – Not Applicable to Affidavit of Service.
VIII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
This Affidavit shall be governed by the procedural and substantive laws of the State of Michigan. The state court identified in the caption above shall retain exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising from or relating to the validity or sufficiency of service described herein.
IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS
9.1 Severability. If any portion of this Affidavit is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
9.2 Counterparts. This Affidavit may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. Signatures transmitted electronically or by facsimile shall be deemed original signatures for all purposes.
9.3 Integration. This Affidavit constitutes the entire proof of service and supersedes any prior oral or written statements regarding the matters set forth herein.
X. EXECUTION & NOTARIZATION
I declare under the laws of the State of Michigan that the foregoing is true and correct.
[PRINTED NAME OF AFFIANT]
Signature of Affiant
Date: ____, 20__
[// GUIDANCE: An unsworn statement under MCL § 600.2105 or a notarized jurat is acceptable. Select and finalize ONE of the two alternatives below.]
OPTION A – JURAT (TRADITIONAL NOTARY)
Subscribed and sworn to before me on this _ day of __, 20__,
in ___ County, Michigan.
Notary Public, State of Michigan
My commission expires: ____
Acting in the County of ___
OPTION B – UNSWORN VERIFICATION (PERJURY CLAUSE)
I declare (or certify, verify, or state) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on ___, 20_, at ___, Michigan.
[PRINTED NAME OF AFFIANT]
Signature of Affiant
[// GUIDANCE:
1. Attach a copy of any court order authorizing alternative or substituted service.
2. File this Affidavit promptly after service is completed to comply with MCR 2.103 and local scheduling orders.
3. Retain proof of mailing (green card, USPS tracking) or electronic transmission logs, as applicable.
4. Verify your notary block meets current Michigan statutory formatting requirements (MCL 55.287).]