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Proof of Service of Order After Hearing by Mail

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2012

This form is used to show the court that you mailed court papers to another person after a hearing. It is used specifically for matters related to Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention.

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

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when someone needs to prove they mailed the court papers after a hearing. There are specific rules about when this mailing method can be used, such as if the person was not at the hearing.

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 after a hearing. It is for Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention cases.
Who fills out this form?
The form requires the person mailing the documents to fill out the details, and they must sign it under penalty of perjury.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2012.

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