Returns must be made on a paper styled “Proof of Service” which must be substantially in this form:

Virginia:

In the ……………… Court of the …………… of ………… :

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v. (short style) ) Proof of Service

………………..)

Returns must be made hereon, showing service of the summons issued ……………….., 20 ….., with copy of the complaint filed ………., 20…., attached.

The clerk must prepare as many as may be needed and deliver them with the summons and copies of the complaint.

The summons with copy of the complaint attached constitutes and must be served as one paper.

It is the duty of all persons eligible to serve process to make service within five days after receipt, and make return as to those served within 72 hours after the earliest service upon any party shown on each Proof of Service; but failure to make timely service and return does not prejudice the rights of any party except as provided in Rule 3:5.

Additional copies of the Proof of Service may be obtained from the clerk and returns thereon made in similar manner.