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Proof of Service (Small Claims)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2009

This form is used to tell the court that you have officially given copies of the small claims court papers to the other person involved in the case. The person who delivers the papers must sign this form.

The court describes it as: Tell the court you had the other side served with the papers you filed to start the Small Claims case. The person who delivered the papers (your server) must sign the form.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used after you have served the necessary court papers to the other side in a small claims case. The server must fill out the details of how and when the papers were delivered.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who must fill out this form?
The person who actually delivers the court papers to the other side must fill out and sign this form.
What does this form prove?
It proves that you have served the required court documents to the other party in the small claims case.
Does this form require a fee?
The form has a space for a 'Fee for service' amount, but it does not state if a fee is required to file it.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2009.

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