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Proof of Electronic Service

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

This form is used to tell the court that legal papers were sent to the other side using electronic means in the Court of Appeal. It requires listing the papers sent and when the service happened.

The court describes it as: Tells the court that legal papers in a case in the Court of Appeal were electronically delivered to (served on) the other party. Lists the papers that were served and when they were served.

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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 someone needs to prove to the court that they electronically delivered documents to the other party during a case in the Court of Appeal.

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 is used to provide proof that a document was served in a proceeding in the Court of Appeal using electronic means.

Revision history

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

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