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Proof of Electronic Service

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

This form is used to prove that documents were sent to someone using electronic means. It requires the person filing it to state that they are over 18 and that the service was done 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 person needs to show the court that they have officially sent documents to another party using electronic methods.

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 a signature from the declarant, who is the person making the statement about the service. It also has sections for the attorney or party filing it. Great care must be taken to fill out all required sections.
Does this form show how service was done?
The form asks the filer to list the documents served and provides space to attach forms that detail the service. It also asks for the electronic service address of the person served.
Is this form mandatory?
The form text notes that it is approved for optional use.

Revision history

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

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