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Proof of Service of Summons

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2026

This form is used to tell the court that the required legal papers for a gestational carrier agreement case have been given to the other people involved. It asks for details about when, where, and how the papers were delivered.

The court describes it as: Tell the court that you had the other party or parties served with the legal papers to start your case. Tells when and where the parties were served and who served them.

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Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used in a family court case involving a gestational carrier agreement to prove that all necessary parties received the initial legal documents.

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 used to prove to the court that the other parties in a gestational carrier agreement case received the initial legal papers. It details the service of the summons. Great care must be taken to fill out all sections accurately.
Who fills out this form?
The person who served the papers fills out this form. The form includes sections for the person who served the papers to provide their name and contact information.
Does this form require a fee?
The form has a section where the fee for service can be specified, but it does not state if a filing fee is required to submit the form.

Revision history

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

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