What is an Affidavit of Service (or a Proof of Service)?
An Affidavit of Service and a Proof of Service are the same thing – a signed document that your process server gives you once your documents have been effectively served. An Affidavit of Service shows you who was served and when and where the service took place. An Affidavit of Service is an important piece of evidence to prove to the court that your documents have been correctly served. If an Affidavit of Service cannot be provided, you may need an Affidavit of Due Diligence from your process server. This document will assert that the person to be served cannot be found, even though attempts have been made to locate the person.
