Section 260-RICR-10-00-5.9 - ServiceA. Service Upon Parties and Others. A copy of all pleadings and other documents filed in any proceeding governed by these Rules shall be served upon all other Parties.B. Manner of Service. Unless otherwise ordered or authorized by the Hearing Officer, service under these Rules shall be made upon a Party or upon the Party's attorney, if an appearance has been entered, by first class mail postage prepaid, certified mail or hand delivery to his or her place of business, home address or other address supplied by the Party in the pleadings. Service upon persons who have not yet made an appearance shall be at the last address on file with the Department for any licensee. For non-licensees, service shall be at the last known address which the Department reasonably believes will result in actual delivery to the individual. Service by mail is complete upon mailing.C. Certificate of Service. There shall accompany and be included in the original of each pleading filed with the Department a certificate of service showing service on all Parties.D. Date of Certificate to Govern. In addition to the provisions of § 5.10(A) of this Part, the time for response to all pleadings shall commence as of the date of the certificate of service. However, if service is made by mail, then one (1) day shall be added to the prescribed period.260 R.I. Code R. 260-RICR-10-00-5.9