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What Is "Proof of Personal Service"?

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2019

This form explains what "Proof of Personal Service" is and how to properly give legal papers to another person in a gun violence case. It details who can serve the papers and what steps must be followed to prove service was completed.

The court describes it as: Explains how to serve the other side by "personal service."

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This information is used when someone needs to prove that the required legal papers, like a Petition for Gun Violence Restraining Order, were given to the other person in person.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who signs the Proof of Personal Service form?
Only the person who actually serves the forms can sign Form GV-200. The person who is being served does not need to sign it.
Can I serve these papers by mail?
No, the forms must be served in person. They cannot be served by mail.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2019.

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