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Proof of Service of Response by Mail

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

This form is used to show 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 rules.

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 workplace violence prevention when someone needs to prove they mailed a response to the court.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The person who mails the documents fills out this form. This person is called the server.
What must the server be like?
The server must be 18 or older, live or work in the county where the mailing happens, and cannot be the person who is being protected from.
Does this form require a fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

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

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