What Is "Proof of Personal Service?"
California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2026
This form explains what it means to give legal papers to another person in person, which is called "personal service." It provides instructions on how to properly serve certain restraining order forms so that the court knows the other person was notified.
The court describes it as: Explains how to serve the other side by "personal service."
Where this fits in a case
General & infoInformation / general use — not tied to one step of a case
This form is used when someone needs to prove that they gave required legal papers, such as restraining orders, to the other party in person.
Either party may file.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- Who signs this form?
- Only the person who actually serves the papers can sign the Proof of Personal Service form. The person who is being protected does not need to sign it.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2026.
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