Proof of service mail california
In California, a Proof of Service of Mail is a document that is used to prove that a party has received a copy of a legal document, such as a summons and complaint, by mail. Here are the steps to obtain a Proof of Service of Mail in California:
- Prepare the document: The party serving the document must prepare a Proof of Service of Mail form, which is available from the California Courts website or from the court clerk's office.
- Fill out the form: The party serving the document must fill out the Proof of Service of Mail form, including the following information:
- The name and address of the party being served
- The date and time the document was mailed
- The method of mailing (e.g. certified mail, regular mail)
- The tracking number or other proof of mailing
- Sign the form: The party serving the document must sign the Proof of Service of Mail form in front of a notary public.
- File the form: The party serving the document must file the Proof of Service of Mail form with the court, along with a copy of the document that was served.
Here is a sample Proof of Service of Mail form:
PROOF OF SERVICE OF MAIL
Case Number: [Insert case number]
Plaintiff/Petitioner: [Insert name and address]
Defendant/Respondent: [Insert name and address]
Date of Mailing: [Insert date]
Method of Mailing: [Insert method of mailing, e.g. certified mail, regular mail]
Tracking Number: [Insert tracking number or other proof of mailing]
I hereby certify that I mailed a copy of the attached document to the above-named defendant/respondent at the above-named address on the date and time stated above.
Signature: [Insert signature of party serving the document]
Notary Public: [Insert name and seal of notary public]
Date: [Insert date]
File this form with the court and attach a copy of the document that was served.
Note: The Proof of Service of Mail form must be signed in front of a notary public and filed with the court, along with a copy of the document that was served.