# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 6.29: Certificate of service


Where a rule, practice direction or court order requires a certificate of service, the certificate must state the details required by the following table—
Method of Service
Details to be certified
1.Personal service
2.First class post, document exchange or other service which provides for delivery on the next business day
Date and time of personal service.
Date of posting, or leaving with, delivering to or collection by the relevant service provider.
3. Delivery of document to or leaving it at a permitted place
Date and time of when the document was delivered to or left at the permitted place.
4. Fax
Date and time of completion of the transmission.
5. Other electronic method
Date and time of sending the e-mail or other electronic transmission.
6. Alternative method or place permitted by the court
As required by the court.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/6.29 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-6.29
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