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Consent to Electronic Service and Notice of Electronic Service Address

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2016

This form is used to let the court know that a person or their lawyer agrees to receive official court papers electronically. It also includes a section to prove that the form was sent electronically.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used when a party or their attorney wants to agree to receive court notices and documents through electronic means.

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 lets a party or their lawyer agree to receive court papers electronically. It also has a section to prove that the form was sent electronically.
Do I need to file 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 July 1, 2016.

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