VA · rules
Va. Sup. Ct. R. 3:6
Proof of Service
Returns must be made on a paper styled "Proof of Service" which must be
substantially in this form:
Virginia:
In the.................. Court of the............... of............ :
v. (short style) ) Proof of Service
Returns must be made hereon, showing service of the summons issued
...................., 20....., with copy of the complaint filed.........., 20…..., attached.
The clerk must prepare as many as may be needed and deliver them with the
summons and copies of the complaint.
The summons with copy of the complaint attached constitutes and must be served as
one paper.
It is the duty of all persons eligible to serve process to make service within five days
after receipt, and make return as to those served within 72 hours after the earliest service
upon any party shown on each Proof of Service; but failure to make timely service and
return does not prejudice the rights of any party except as provided in Rule 3:5.
Additional copies of the Proof of Service may be obtained from the clerk and returns
thereon made in similar manner.
History
Last amended by Order dated November 23, 2020; effective March 1, 2021.
Provenance
- Source
- www.vacourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
- Edition
- 2026-09-15
- Content hash
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