A sample affidavit of service under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure (FRCP) 4 of the summons, complaint, and other case-initiating documents in lawsuits filed in federal district court. Case-initiating documents include the civil cover sheet, Rule 7.1 disclosure statement, and any other documents the court's local rules require parties to file and serve. This Standard Document has integrated drafting notes with important explanations and drafting tips.