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California Process Service, Statewide
Based in Los Angeles, serving papers in every California county. In-house servers cover LA County; a vetted network of registered process servers handles the rest — one order, one invoice, one point of contact.
Service of process across California
Whether your defendant is in San Diego, Sacramento or the Bay Area, we handle the serve from start to finish. Every assignment is completed by a California registered process server, and you receive a signed proof of service ready to file.
- Summons & complaint, small claims and unlawful detainer
- Civil, deposition and records subpoenas
- Family law and restraining order papers
- Service on corporations and registered agents
- Skip tracing when the address is outdated
- GPS-stamped attempts and photo documentation
How California service works
California law sets out the methods for serving a summons. We advise on — and document — the method that fits your case:
- Personal service — delivered directly to the person (CCP §415.10).
- Substituted service — left with a competent adult at home or business after diligent attempts, followed by mailing (CCP §415.20).
- Notice & acknowledgment — by mail with a return form (CCP §415.30).
- Service by publication — when a court order allows it (CCP §415.50). See our Publications page.
All 58 California counties
- Alameda
- Alpine
- Amador
- Butte
- Calaveras
- Colusa
- Contra Costa
- Del Norte
- El Dorado
- Fresno
- Glenn
- Humboldt
- Imperial
- Inyo
- Kern
- Kings
- Lake
- Lassen
- Los Angeles
- Madera
- Marin
- Mariposa
- Mendocino
- Merced
- Modoc
- Mono
- Monterey
- Napa
- Nevada
- Orange
- Placer
- Plumas
- Riverside
- Sacramento
- San Benito
- San Bernardino
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Joaquin
- San Luis Obispo
- San Mateo
- Santa Barbara
- Santa Clara
- Santa Cruz
- Shasta
- Sierra
- Siskiyou
- Solano
- Sonoma
- Stanislaus
- Sutter
- Tehama
- Trinity
- Tulare
- Tuolumne
- Ventura
- Yolo
- Yuba
Frequently asked questions
Do you serve outside Los Angeles County?
Yes. We serve in every California county through our network of registered process servers, coordinated and quality-checked by our LA office.
How is pricing set outside LA County?
We quote every job based on location and turnaround before any work begins, in LA County and statewide.
Who signs the proof of service?
The process server who completed the service signs the proof of service, ready for you to file.
Where are the California county courthouses?
Each of California’s 58 counties has its own Superior Court, and many have several courthouses. Our county pages list the main courthouse for each county, and your case’s assigned courthouse is shown on the filed complaint or notice of case assignment.
Who can serve court papers in California?
Any adult (18 or older) who is not a party to the case may serve a summons and complaint (Code of Civil Procedure § 414.10). Most people hire a registered process server so the service is documented and the proof of service is accurate.
How long does it take to serve papers elsewhere in California?
Standard service typically takes 3–5 days and rush service 24–48 hours. Remote counties can take longer, and we confirm timing with your quote.
Ready when you are — let’s get it served
Send your documents today. We’ll confirm pricing and turnaround right away.