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Proof of Service by Mail (CLETS) (Domestic Violence Prevention)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2020

This form is used to show the court that you mailed court papers to another person. It requires the person mailing the papers to fill out details about the mailing and sign a statement that the information is true.

The court describes it as: Use this form to prove to the court that you gave the other side court papers by mail.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used in cases related to domestic violence prevention when someone needs to prove they sent court documents by mail to another party.

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 prove to the court that you mailed court papers to the other side. It is called Proof of Service by Mail.
Who fills out this form?
The form requires the person who mailed the documents, called the server, to fill it out and sign it.
Does this form involve 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 January 1, 2020.

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