Service of Process in California

Professional and Reliable Process Serving Across California

Ensuring legal documents are properly served is a crucial step in any legal proceeding. At [Commercial Process Serving, Inc., we specialize in fast, reliable, and fully compliant service of process throughout California. Whether you need documents served on an individual, business, or government agency, our experienced process servers are here to help.

What is Service of Process?

Service of process is the formal procedure of delivering legal documents, such as summonses, complaints, subpoenas, or restraining orders, to the appropriate parties involved in a legal matter. Proper service ensures that all parties are given fair notice and an opportunity to respond, upholding due process under California law.

Why Choose Us?

• Registered and Experienced: Our process servers are registered in compliance with California Business and Professions Code §22350 and adhere to all state regulations.
• Statewide Coverage: We serve documents throughout California, including major metropolitan areas like Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, and beyond.
• Fast and Efficient Service: We provide same-day, rush, and standard service options to meet your legal deadlines.
• Comprehensive Documentation: We ensure proper documentation, including a Proof of Service (POS) form, to confirm legal compliance.

Methods of Service in California

California law provides several options for serving legal documents, including:

1. Personal Service

• The most effective method, where documents are hand-delivered to the intended recipient.
• Required for certain types of legal actions, such as initiating lawsuits.

1. Substituted Service

• If personal service is unsuccessful after multiple diligent attempts, we can leave the documents with a responsible adult at the recipient’s home or workplace and mail a copy to the same address.

1. Service by Mail

• In some cases, legal documents can be served by mail, along with a Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt (NAOR) form, which the recipient must sign and return.

1. Service by Publication

• If the recipient cannot be located after thorough attempts, we can obtain a court order to serve via publication in a local newspaper.

1. Service on Businesses & Government Entities

• We serve corporations, LLCs, and government agencies by delivering documents to their registered agent, as listed with the California Secretary of State.

Specialized Process Serving for Legal Professionals

We work closely with attorneys, law firms, corporations, and government agencies to provide:

• Court filing and document retrieval
• Skip tracing to locate hard-to-find individuals
• Stakeout services for evasive defendants
• Routine status updates and proof of service

Ensure Proper Service with Commercial Process Serving, Inc.

Incorrect or improper service can lead to delays or case dismissals. Trust our knowledgeable California process servers to handle your legal documents professionally and efficiently.

Contact us today to schedule a service or request a quote. Let us take the stress out of process serving so you can focus on your case!