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Proof of Service by Posting

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2013

This form is used to tell the court when and where legal papers were posted and taken down. It asks for details about the posting process and who posted the papers.

The court describes it as: Tell the court when and where the summons was posted and removed, and identifies the person who papers.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used when someone needs to show the court that they posted legal documents, like a summons, in a specific location.

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 has sections for an attorney or party without an attorney to fill out the details of the service. It also has sections for a person who served the papers.
Does this form require a fee?
The form text does not mention any filing fees.
What kind of documents can be posted?
The form asks for details about posting a Summons (Family Law) (form FL-110) or other specified documents.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2013.

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