The Certificate of Service (Form N215) is a key court form used to confirm that legal documents have been served on the relevant party. This form is used on a daily basis by many, including landlords, when applying for possession of a property.
As of the 26th January 2026, form N215 has had an important update and now replaces the old version that we are all used to using.
What has changed?
You will immediately see that the form is now longer than the old version and now includes a ‘Statement of truth’, which was not previously present on the old form. The Statement of truth is a reminder that proceedings for contempt of court may be brought against a person who makes, or causes to be made, a false statement in a document verified by a statement of truth without an honest belief in its truth.
The new form also has clearer sections to complete on how the documents have been served and the information that must be provided.
What you need to do:
- Stop using the old version of the Certificate of Service immediately.
- Download a copy of the new N215 form and delete any old versions to avoid any accidental use.
- Inform colleagues and teams of the update to ensure the correct form is being used.
- Update any standard precedent packs that include the old N215 form.
Staying up to date on updates on court forms is essential to avoid any procedural issues when the matter progresses through the Court. Don’t get caught out and use the correct form below: