Drop Service of Process in California

In California and most other states, it is not uncommon for process servers to utilize “drop service” in achieving effective service of process.   Drop service is often used when an individual being served with legal documents avoids service of process. Such...

Registered Process Servers: What You Need to Know About California Law

  What You Need to Know About California Law For Process Servers California does not have educational, testing, or certification requirements for process servers, but there are laws that apply relating to: (1) registration; (2) proper service of process; and (3)...

Interstate Deposition Subpoena for State Courts

Interstate Deposition Subpoena for State Courts There are two main issues that arise when requesting a deposition subpoena on an out-of-state party regarding a legal matter arising in a state court. First, the requesting party must determine how to properly request...

What is an Affidavit of Service and Why is it so Important?

An important step to effectively rendering service of process is completing the Affidavit of Service.  The California Proof of Service Affidavit, also known as proof of service, is a sworn testimony signed by the process server.  It provides a detailed account of how...

The Registered Process Server: A Key Partner in A Lawsuit

There are two key steps in starting a lawsuit: filing the opening documents – the summons and complaint – at the courthouse, and then giving the defendant official notice of the legal proceeding. Litigants and their attorneys generally take time and effort to prepare...
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