The proof of service shall state the date and manner of service and shall be signed in accordance with Ohio Rule of Civil Procedure 11. Fill in your name wherever "Name of Defendant" appears; 4.Sign the Certificate of Service. 5. (F) Proof of service of notice; when service of notice complete. When service is made through the court, proof of service of notice shall be in the same. Download all of the court services forms. File your completed affidavit and Request for Service form with the Cuyahoga County Clerk of Court. Be sure to bring with you any evidence or exhibits you intend to use to prove your claim and the correct name and address of the person you are suing. Unlock a world of resources, programs, and endless discovery with a Cleveland Public Library card. Ohio's Open Discovery.