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Notice of Entry of Dismissal and Proof of Service

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2012

This form tells everyone involved in a case that the court has officially dismissed the case. It also has a section for proving that copies of the dismissal notice were sent to all necessary people.

The court describes it as: Tells the parties about the court's decision to dismiss the case and that more details about the dismissal are shown on Request for Dismissal (form CIV-110).

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used after the court has decided to dismiss a case, and it documents that the dismissal notice was properly sent out to all parties.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What does this form do?
It serves as a notice that the court has entered an order dismissing the case. It also includes a section to prove that copies of the notice were sent out. Great details about the dismissal are found on form CIV-110.
Who fills out this form?
The form has sections for the court to fill out, and it requires a signature from the person proving service. It is used by the court and parties involved.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2012.

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