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What Is Proof of Service in a Guardianship?

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2007

This form explains what

The court describes it as: This form explains the proof of service requirements in a guardianship of the person case. This form is for informational purposes and is not filed with the court.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used to provide information about the rules for proving that important court papers have been delivered to all people involved in a guardianship case. It explains who must receive papers and how those papers must be delivered.

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 for informational purposes and does not need to be filed with the court. It explains the rules for proving service in a guardianship case.
Who must personally serve the papers?
Someone who is not the person who started the case must personally hand-deliver copies of the Notice of Hearing and the Petition.
Can I send everything by mail?
No, certain papers, like the Notice of Hearing and the Petition, must be personally delivered, not sent by mail.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2007.

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