Certificate of Service (proof of service)

Last Updated: February 2023

Special Note:  

If Certificate of Service is serving the Adversary Summons and Complaint, use event Summons Service Executed.

If Certificate of Service (proof of service) relates to Notice of Mortgage Payment Change, Notice of Postpetition Mortgage Fees, Expenses and Charges, or Response to Notice of Final Cure Mortgage Payment, filer MUST use the event Certificate of Service (Use only for Rule 3002.1 Events).  

For all other documents, use one of the following events.

Step-by-Step Procedure:

1. Log into CM/ECF.

2. Select one of the following:
   
   [Bankruptcy > Misc/Other > Certificate of Service] or
   [Adversary > Misc/Other > Certificate of Service] or
   [Bankruptcy > Filed by Attorney > Certificate of Service] or
   [Bankruptcy > Limited Filing User > Certificate of Service]

3. Enter the case number (e.g., xx-xxxxx).

4. Select [Certificate of Service] from the event list.

5. Select the party filer.  If the party is not listed, click on Add/Create New Party.
   
   Note:  The Attorney/Party Association screen may appear. If your party selection was correct, check the box to create an association.

6. Browse to select the Certificate of Service (proof of service) (.PDF file).

7. Refer  the Certificate of Service to the document(s) being served.

8. Modify docket text if appropriate.

9. Verify the final docket text; if correct, click [Next] to submit your document(s).
   
   Note: The Notice of Electronic Filing displays, giving you the document number. Copies of this notice are immediately emailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.