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Proof of Personal Service

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2023

This form is used to prove to the court that a specific person was given copies of certain legal documents in person. It requires the person who delivered the papers to sign and provide their information.

The court describes it as: Use this form to prove to the court that the restrained person has been served in person.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used in cases related to Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention to show the court that the restrained person received copies of the necessary paperwork.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The person who delivers the documents to the person in the case fills out this form. This person is called the server.
What does this form prove?
It proves to the court that the server personally gave copies of listed documents to the person named in the case.
Is a filing fee required?
The form does not mention any filing fees, but it does have a space for the clerk to stamp the date when it is filed.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2023.

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