Sending Certificate of Service? I found this certificate of service in a Court law book. Here is the exact wording of it. "I certify?

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that I have this day served _____________ (opposing party or attorney) with a copy of this Notice of Intent by _____________ sending a copy. first class postage paid through the US mail or by email  the the agreement of the (opposing party or attorney) to him / her at ____________ (complete address of party served).

This the _____(day) of ______ (month) , _______ (year).

Sign your name. ______________
Address ____________________
Telephone ___________________
Email ______________________ "

MY QUESTION IS:  I READ THIS AS THAT I HAVE TO JUST SEND IT VIA FIRST CLASS MAIL.  BUT OTHER PEOPLE ARE TELLING ME, THAT IT HAS TO BE SENT VIA CERTIFIED MAIL.  BUT I DON"T SEE WHAT IT STATES OR IMPLIES THAT.  HELP.  I NEED ADVICE.

P.S. I was not shouting... I was just trying to separate it clearly from the above form. Thanks.

STEVEN F · Answer

FORGET the generic language in a law book. Contact the ACTUAL COURT where the lawsuit has been or will be filed. They are the ONLY source that is certain to know what they will except.

Note: Using 1st class mail, you have ZERO evidence it was received. If it is not personally delivered, you need a tracking number.

babyboomer1001 · Answer

Mailing it to whom?  You are going to need to know a lot more than just how to mail it.  In most places, you don't mail it at all.  Hire a lawyer.  Without knowing the laws AND the process where you live, you are asking for your case to be dismissed.

Anonymous · Answer

I own a process service business.  WHERE?  This isn't Federal law.  In MY State certified mail is NOT required.  I don't know where you are.

Sending Certificate of Service? I found this certificate of service in a Court law book. Here is the exact wording of it. "I certify?

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