Certificate of Service
The certificate of service confirms copies of documents were provided to involved parties. Complete a certificate stating when, where, by whom, to whom, and method of service. File with court so they know service occurred, allowing the case to proceed. Adults over 18 may serve papers, but not case parties. Email service requires written consent. Certified mail alone does not prove service. List served documents in the attachment form.
Proof of Service
Court papers must be personally delivered or mailed. Personal delivery requires completing a Proof of Personal Service form. Mail service uses a proof of service form, not an electronic proof form. Describe service details like person, address, date, and method. Service impacts due process rights, so file proof promptly to move the case forward.
Other Proof Requirements
Drop service leaves documents visibly accessible to the defendant. It allows achieving service without forcing papers on someone. California requires visibility of served documents. Proof of service documents service occurred as required by court. It states when, where, by whom, to whom, and how papers were served. Process servers sign proofs, which courts and parties depend on. Notices to tenants also require proofs stating date, time, and manner of service. Check rental agreements on proper notice procedures. Proofs of community service document participation for courts or graduation. Digital proofs create efficiency, replacing hard copy receipts. They state service specifics like contractor, duration, location, and materials. For mail service under Section 415.30, proofs must include receipt acknowledgments. Court of Appeals has jurisdiction over superior court appeals and other statutory cases. Like the Supreme Court, it has original jurisdiction over habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari and prohibition.