The document that must be sworn and notarized and describes the person served is called what?

• A. Affidavit of Service
• B. Proof of Service
• C. Subpoena
• D. Certificate of Service

Answer: (A)

In process serving, the document that proves service by the server is a sworn statement describing who was served, along with the date, time, and place of service. It must be sworn (and typically notarized) so the facts about service carry the force of an oath in court. This makes the Affidavit of Service the correct term. It’s the formal record the court relies on to confirm that the papers were delivered to the right person. Other terms like a Proof of Service or a Certificate of Service can refer to related confirmations, but the document that is sworn and notarized and specifically describes the person served is the Affidavit of Service. A Subpoena, on the other hand, is the order itself, not the proof of who was served.