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Information Sheet For Proof of Service (Court of Appeal)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2021

This sheet gives instructions on how to prove that legal papers were delivered in a Court of Appeal case. It explains the different ways papers can be delivered, such as by mail, in person, or electronically, and how to fill out the official proof forms.

The court describes it as: Explains the different ways that legal papers in a case in the Court of Appeal can be delivered to (served on) another party and who can serve them in these ways. Also explains how to complete Proof Service (form APP-009) or Proof of Electronic Service (form APP-009E).

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Where this fits in a case

Appeal

Stage: Appeal

This information sheet is used by someone who needs to prove that they properly delivered legal documents in a Court of Appeal case. It explains how to use the actual Proof of Service or Proof of Electronic Service forms.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What is this form?
This is an information sheet that gives instructions for using the Proof of Service (APP-009) or Proof of Electronic Service (APP-009E) forms for the Court of Appeal.
Do I need to file this sheet?
No, this information sheet itself is not part of the proof of service and does not need to be copied, served, or filed.
Who can serve the documents?
For service by mail or in person, the person serving the documents must be over 18 and cannot be a party in the case.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2021.

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