Whereas proof hath this day been made before me, one of Her Majesty’s justices of the peace [sheriff or other magistrate] for the [county or burgh] of, that the name of A.B. to the within warrant [or summons or order or minute, or copy of order or minute or other document] subscribed is of the handwriting of the justice of the peace [sheriff or other magistrate] within mentioned, I do therefore hereby authorise C.D. who bringeth to me this warrant [or summons or order or minute, or copy of order or minute or other document,] and all other persons by whom the same may be lawfully served [or executed], and also all constables and other peace officers of the said [county or burgh] of to serve and execute the same within the said last-mentioned [county or burgh].

Given under my hand this day of 18 .