Once service of process has been effected, the responsible officer or process server must typically file a return of service or proof of service or "Affidavit of Service" with the court (or convey one to the plaintiff to file with the court). The return of service indicates the time and place at which service was effected, the person served, and any additional information needed to establish that service was properly made. It is signed by the process server, and operates as prima facie evidence that service of process was effectively made.
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