The Affidavit of Return is a critical legal document used in the Dutch legal system to formally document and verify attempts to serve legal papers or successful service completion. This document becomes necessary when there is a need to provide court-admissible evidence that legal documents were served or that reasonable attempts were made to serve them. It must comply with the Dutch Civil Code and Code of Civil Procedure requirements, particularly regarding the format and content of sworn statements. The affidavit includes essential details such as the server's identity, recipient information, date and time of service attempts, method of service, and specific circumstances encountered during the service process. This document is particularly important in legal proceedings where proof of service is required, and it must be properly notarized to be considered valid under Dutch law.

1. Declaration Header: Formal opening stating this is an affidavit, including date and location of execution

2. Affiant Information: Full identification of the person making the sworn statement, including name, occupation, and business address

3. Service Details: Information about the documents attempted to be served, including case numbers, court information, and document titles

4. Service Attempts/Completion: Detailed chronological account of each attempt or successful service, including dates, times, locations, and methods

5. Recipient Information: Details about the intended recipient, including full name, last known address, and any identifying information

6. Method of Service: Specific description of how service was attempted or completed (e.g., personal delivery, registered mail, etc.)

7. Verification Statement: Formal statement affirming the truth of the contents under penalty of perjury

8. Notarization Block: Space for notary's official acknowledgment and seal