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Proof of Service of Response by Mail

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

This form is used to prove to the court that you mailed court papers to the other side. It requires the person mailing the papers to confirm they meet certain age and location requirements.

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

Respond

Stage: Respond

This form is used in cases related to postsecondary school violence prevention when someone needs to show the court that they mailed a response to the other party.

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 you mailed court papers to the other side. It is titled Proof of Service of Response by Mail.
Who can fill out this form?
The person filling out this form must be 18 years of age or older, not a party to the case, and must live or work in the county where the mailing happened.

Revision history

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

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