The Virginia Certificate of Service of Summons is a document that is used in the state of Virginia to certify that a summons has been served in a civil case. It is a form that must be filled out by the person who served the summons and then filed with the court. There are two types of Virginia Certificate of Service of Summons: the Standard Certificate of Service of Summons for service by mail or in hand delivery, and the Special Certificate of Service of Summons for service by publication. The Standard Certificate of Service of Summons must be completed by the person who served the summons and must include the date of service, the address of the person being served, the type of summons served, and the manner of service. The Special Certificate of Service of Summons must be completed by the person who served the summons and must include the date of service, the type of summons served, the manner of service, and the publication details.