Declaration of Service of SC-500, Summons and Complaint Individual/Sole Proprietorship/Partnership - Non-Eviction (Small Claims)

This form is used to tell the court that you have officially given copies of the Summons and Complaint to a person or a business owner in a small claims case. It asks for details about where, when, and how the documents were given to the defendant.

The court describes it as: For a person who has served documents on (handed documents to) an individual, or another person who is a sole proprietor or partner, to give the necessary information concerning that service. Voluntary form.

Official instructions

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

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Common questions

Who fills out this form?

The form is for a person who served the documents, not the person who started the case (the plaintiff).

Do I need a Notary Public?

No, you do not have to take this document to a Notary Public if you provide an unsworn declaration.

What does this form prove?

It proves that you served an authenticated copy of the Small Claims Summons and Complaint, and it requires details about the service method.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect September 12, 2024.

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