The Form N215 Certificate of Service of Section 8 Notice is the Court form used to confirm that a Section 8 has been correctly served on a tenant. 

Why Should You Download This Document?

This document is intended for use by residential landlords (or their agents), to confirm that a Section 8 Notice has been served correctly on the tenant. 

Proof of service is a crucial requirement, especially if you need to apply to the court for a possession order, and failure to evidence service can delay or result in delays or undermine a possession claim. 

This document includes:

• A direct link to the official Government Form N215 ( Certificate of Service)
• Guidance on how to complete the form correctly  

What is a Form N215?

Form N215 is the Certificate of Service, a court document used to prove that a legal document or notice has been properly served.  

In relation to Section 8 possession claims, Form N215 confirms:

• When the Section 8 Notice was served 
• How it was served ( for example, by hand or post)
• Who served the Notice 

When Do You Need To Use Form N215?

You can use this form if:

• You have served a Section 8 Notice, and 
• You later apply to the court for possession of the property 

If you are issuing a possession claim using Forms N5 (Claim for Possession) and Form N119 (Particulars of Claim), you must be able to show that the tenant was properly served with the notice seeking possession.  

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