4-221

[For use with Magistrate Court Rules 2-203, 2-204, 2-205 and

Metropolitan Court Rules 3-203, 3-204, 3-205 NMRA]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on this ____ day of ______________, ______ this [______________ (insert paper served, such as "answer" or "notice") was

[mailed by United States first class mail, postage prepaid, and addressed to:]

            Name:             __________________________________

            Address:        __________________________________

City, State

and zip code:__________________________________]

[faxed by ________________________ (name of person who faxed document) to ______________________ (name of recipient) at _________________ (telephone number). The transmission was reported as complete. The time and date of the transmission was ________ (a.m.) (p.m.) on _____________________ (date).]]

[e-mailed to ______________________ (name of party or attorney) at _________________ (electronic mail address of recipient) upon agreement of the party to accept electronic service. The transmission was reported as complete. The time and date of the transmission was _________ (p.m.) (a.m.) on _____________________ (date)].]

[delivered to __________________________ (Specify how service by delivery was made. See Use Note 1 for the methods service may be made using this alternative) ______________________________________________________:]

_________________________________________

                                                Signature of person sending paper

                                                ____________________________

                                                Date of signature

USE NOTE

This form may be used in the magistrate and metropolitan court to prepare a certificate or affidavit of service. Only the applicable parts should be used. See Rules 2-203 and 3-303 NMRA for service of papers after the complaint.

[As amended, effective March 21, 2005.]