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Proof of Service by Mail

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

This form is used to show the court that you mailed court papers to the other person involved in the case. It requires the person mailing the papers to fill out details about the mailing and sign a statement.

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

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used when someone needs to prove to the court that they sent copies of court documents to another person by mail.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who can fill out this form?
The person filling out this form must be 18 years of age or older and cannot be a party to the case. They must also live or work in the county where the mailing happened.
What does this form prove?
It proves to the court that copies of the documents listed were put in a sealed envelope and mailed to the other person.

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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