A sworn statement proving that court documents were properly delivered to the other person.
What it means
An affidavit of service is a sworn or affirmed statement by the person who served court documents, setting out how, when and on whom they were served. It is the proof a court relies on to confirm the other party was given proper notice. Courts often require an affidavit of service before granting orders in a party's absence, such as a default judgment, to ensure procedural fairness.
How it's used
The process server signed an affidavit of service confirming the claim was handed to the defendant in person.
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