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Proof of Service by Mail (Small Claims)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2025

This form is used to tell the court that certain small claims documents were sent out through the mail. It asks the person mailing the documents to fill out details about themselves, what was mailed, and when and where the mailing happened.

The court describes it as: Tell the court that you served Small Claims forms by mail.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used in small claims cases to prove to the court that specific documents were sent to the other people involved in the case 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 who mails the documents, called the server, must be 18 or older, not a party in the case, and must live or work in the county where the mailing happens.
What documents can be proven served with this form?
This form can be used for several specific small claims forms, such as the Request for Court Order and Answer (SC-105).
Does the server have to be a party to the case?
No, the server must not be a party (like the plaintiff or defendant) in the small claims case.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2025.

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