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Form POS-030 Proof of Service by First-Class Mail - Civil - California
What Is Form POS-030?
Form POS-030, Proof of Service by First-Class Mail - Civil , is a proof of service form for documents served to one or more parties to a civil action. This form was released by the California Superior Court with the latest version issued on January 1, 2005 , with all previous editions obsolete. A POS-030 fillable form is available for download below.
The State of California allows serving papers by sending them to the party to the proceedings via first-class mail that produces a return receipt. This is a cheap and easy method to serve papers, and the service is accomplished even if a letter is rejected by the addressee. A court has no way of knowing whether or not documents have been successfully sent by first-class mail unless you tell them, and notification is possible by filing a POS-030 Form.
How to Fill Out Form POS-030?
Follow these steps to fill out the Proof of Service by First-Class Mail:
- Write down your name, address, and telephone number. If you represent someone, name the individual or entity that authorized you to mail the documents.
- Indicate the county the court is situated in, the street and mailing addresses of the court, and its branch name.
- Enter the parties' names and identify the case by its number. State that you are over 18 years of age and not a party to this case. Certify you are a resident of or employed in the county of mailing. Provide your residential or business address.
- List the documents you mailed, state the date and location of mailing. If you need more space to write down all the information, you may use Form POS-030(D), Attachment to Proof of Service by First-Class Mail - Civil (Documents Served).
- Describe the service process. You may deposit the envelope in a mailbox, send it through a Post Office, or place the envelope in your business's outgoing mail.
- Name the person served. If that individual has an attorney or you sent the form to more than one person, you are required to fill out Form POS-030(P), Attachment to Proof of Service by First-Class Mail - Civil (Persons Served).
- Write down the actual date, your name, and sign the form. By signing the document, you are stating the information provided in writing is true and accurate.
Download Form POS-030 Proof of Service by First-Class Mail - Civil - California
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