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Proof of Personal Service (CLETS)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2023

This form is used to prove to the court that a person has been served with documents in person. It requires the server to list the parties involved and confirm that copies of specific documents were given to the restrained party.

The court describes it as: Use this form to prove to the court that the restrained person has been served in person.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used in a domestic violence case to show the court that the restrained person received the necessary paperwork directly from a server.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form requires information from the server who is doing the service. The court clerk will stamp the date when it is filed.
What does the server need to do?
The server must be 18 or older and must give a copy of all the listed documents to the restrained party in person.
Is there a fee mentioned?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2023.

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