The ‘Certificate of Service’ form is used to prove that you had served a document. This form must be completed by the person who served the court document. There are laws and rules around service, which is the act of handing court documents to the other party. This is important because both parties must be aware of the steps taken in a family case so that both parties are present so that the judge can hear both sides during a hearing. You must make sure that you are serving documents properly. There may be delays if the other party is not served properly. For more information on service, visit the Family Law Legal Aid BC website.
The form example below is to help guide you as you fill out the actual form. You can fill out the Certificate of Service form (for Victoria only) online. You can also print it or pick up a copy of it at your nearest court registry and fill it out with a pen. To download it click here.
If you need help understanding a word or direction on the form, click the question mark sign beside it in the example form below for an explanation of what it means.