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Proof of Service by Mail

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective September 1, 2022

This form is used to show the court that you mailed court papers to the other person involved in a case. It requires details about who was served, where they were mailed, and who sent the papers.

The court describes it as: Use this form to prove to the court that you gave the other side court papers by mail.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used in cases related to civil harassment prevention when a person needs to prove to the court that they mailed the required court documents to the other side.

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 prove to the court that you mailed court papers to the other side in a civil harassment case.
Who must fill out this form?
The person who mailed the documents, called the server, fills out this form.
Does this form require a fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2022.

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