California Process Serving Laws

Summons

• Personal Service
  • CCP § 415.10  –  Individuals
  • CCP §§ 416.10 – 416.90  –  Companies – Third Party Authorization to Accept

• Substituted Service
  • CCP § 415.20

• Other Methods of Service
  • CCP §§ 415.30 – 415.50 – Mailing, Publication, Unlawful Detainer Posting, Business Organizations, Form Unknown
  • CCP § 413.30  –  Court Ordered (summarized)