The legal industry is rapidly embracing digital workflows, and proof of service is no exception. Digital affidavits and electronic filing are becoming the new standard.
What Are Digital Affidavits?
A digital affidavit is an electronically created and signed proof of service document. Instead of handwriting the details and signing with a pen, process servers complete the affidavit on a mobile device or computer and sign it electronically.
Benefits of Going Digital
Speed Digital affidavits can be completed and submitted within minutes of service, compared to hours or days for paper documents.
Accuracy Pre-populated fields and dropdown menus reduce errors. GPS data and timestamps are automatically included.
Organization Digital records are searchable, sortable, and never lost in a filing cabinet. They can be instantly shared with clients and filed with the court.
Cost Savings Reduced paper, printing, and mailing costs add up quickly for high-volume servers.
E-Filing Integration
Many courts now accept or require electronic filing. Process servers who can generate court-ready digital affidavits and file them electronically provide significant value to their clients.
Getting Started
Several process serving software platforms offer digital affidavit capabilities, including ServeNow, ABC Legal, and ServeManager. Most are mobile-friendly and integrate with court e-filing systems.
The MPS Perspective
At MPS, we encourage all our verified servers to adopt digital affidavit workflows. Servers who offer electronic filing support are highlighted in our directory as offering premium, tech-forward service.