Supreme Court Rules 2000

After the document, copy letter of request and any translation have been served or attempts to serve them have failed, the Sheriff is to file an affidavit made by the person who effected or attempted to effect service.

The affidavit is to – be in accordance with the prescribed form, if the document, copy letter of request and any translation have been served; or describe the attempts made to serve the document, copy letter of request and any translation if they have not been served.