The Civil Procedure Rules 1998

[F1Certificate of serviceE+W

6.29.  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 ServiceDetails 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 placeDate and time of when the document was delivered to or left at the permitted place.
4. FaxDate and time of completion of the transmission.
5. Other electronic methodDate and time of sending the e-mail or other electronic transmission.
6. Alternative method or place permitted by the courtAs required by the court.]

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