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Proof of Service (Court of Appeal)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2017

This form is used to tell the court that you delivered legal papers in a Court of Appeal case to another person. It asks you to list what papers were delivered and how they were delivered, either by mail or in person.

The court describes it as: Tells the court that you had legal papers in a case in the Court of Appeal delivered to the other party either by mail or in person. Lists the papers that were served and tells when they were served. For in person service, also tells where the papers were served and who served them.

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Where this fits in a case

Appeal

Stage: Appeal

This form is used when someone needs to prove to the court that they officially gave legal documents to the other side in a Court of Appeal case.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is used to show the court that you delivered legal papers in a Court of Appeal case to the other party. It lists the papers and how they were delivered.
Who fills out this form?
The form requires the person completing it to declare under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2017.

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