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The Authority For Service in California

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Serve Anywhere In California

Deliver documents with authority anywhere in California with no hidden fees. ABC Legal has you covered from Napa to San Bernardino, from Del Norte to San Diego, and beyond.

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Get the best service of process experience in California backed by innovative technology that's constantly improving with updates released every two weeks.

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Save Time and Keep Judges Happy

Use the largest process server network in the U.S. to deliver documents quickly. Earn CA judges' respect with solid evidence of service attempts and diligence.

 

Unrivaled California Service of Process

Successful Serves

137K+

In the last year
Trusted By

1.5K+

Californians In 2021
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ABC's System

ABC’s System

By combining internal reports, proprietary AI technology, and carefully vetted California process servers, our system ensures your documents are served in accordance with all local rules and regulations and meet ABC Legal’s high-performance standards. 

vetted and Monitored Process Servers

Vetted and Monitored Process Servers

Our 7-point validation system ensures that process servers have the qualifications and availability to serve your documents before they're sent off. Proprietary AI technology and workflows monitor service at every step to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and validity. 

Post Judgment

Post Judgment

ABC Legal uses past experiences filing garnishments and levies with local judges to file each in the way judges prefer. Additionally, we send the 1st and 2nd notice filings within the quick statutory time limit to ensure your funds are not at risk. 

Subservice Pros

Subservice Pros

The state of California requires process servers to prove they have attempted personal service three times on three different days before subservice can occur. ABC Legal’s photo, GPS, and time stamp confirmation makes this process a breeze, ensuring subservice is granted faster. 

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Delivering Documents With Authority

Deliver any kind of legal document or notice officially, with evidence and confidence that service was performed properly. ABC Legal can deliver notices, summonses and complaints, warrants, levies, claims, judgments, renewals, writs, garnishments, subpoenas, and more!

Rules and Process Experts

ABC's System
ABC’s System

By combining internal reports, proprietary AI technology, and carefully vetted California process servers, our system ensures your documents are served in accordance with all local rules and regulations and meet ABC Legal’s high-performance standards. 
vetted and Monitored Process Servers
Vetted and Monitored Process Servers

Our 7-point validation system ensures that process servers have the qualifications and availability to serve your documents before they're sent off. Proprietary AI technology and workflows monitor service at every step to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and validity. 
Post Judgment
Post Judgment

ABC Legal uses past experiences filing garnishments and levies with local judges to file each in the way judges prefer. Additionally, we send the 1st and 2nd notice filings within the quick statutory time limit to ensure your funds are not at risk. 
Subservice Pros
Subservice Pros

The state of California requires process servers to prove they have attempted personal service three times on three different days before subservice can occur. ABC Legal’s photo, GPS, and time stamp confirmation makes this process a breeze, ensuring subservice is granted faster. 
Writ of Execution
Delivering Documents With Authority

Deliver any kind of legal document or notice officially, with evidence and confidence that service was performed properly. ABC Legal can deliver notices, summonses and complaints, warrants, levies, claims, judgments, renewals, writs, garnishments, subpoenas, and more!
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Complying with California Service of Process Rules

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ABC was fantastic. I am a California lawyer and ABC served the documents quickly and kept me apprised at all times as to the progress.

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This was an excellent process server from beginning to end. The easiest method to upload the subpoena, to an electronic payment and the service completed quickly was amazing. I was notified of the service by the process server with the details that I was assured the defendant was served. The proof of service was electronically sent to the court. Highly recommended and thankful for such a professional company.

T. Mason
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We got a hold of ABC Legal Services on a Friday. We did a "rush" service and our person was served the next day. We are in Washington and the service was in California. This will be my go to from now on.

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Each Service
Standard $75
  • Dispatched to a local ABC process server
  • 4-6 service attempts
  • Outstanding online and live phone support
  • Photo & GPS data on every attempt
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Rush Service
Rush Delivery $140
  • Special Dispatch to process server
  • Expedited first attempt and 3-5 repeat attempts
  • Outstanding online and live phone support
  • Photo & GPS data on every attempt
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California Service of Process Made Simple

Streamlined Document Upload

Streamlined Document Upload

Submit documents you want served and basic service information. Auto-fill and address verification help simplify and speed up the process.
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Instant Dispatch & Updates

Instant Dispatch & Updates

Your documents are sent instantly to a verified process server in California. Email notifications and text alerts keep you informed moments after each attempt.
Service Verification

Service Verification

ABC Legal requires photos, GPS coordinates, and server notes for each attempt. Our AI reviews every attempt to ensure compliance and keep you protected.
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California Service of Process Made Simple

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Streamlined Document Upload

Streamlined Document Upload

Submit documents you want served and basic service information. Auto-fill and address verification help simplify and speed up the process.
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Instant Dispatch & Updates

Instant Dispatch & Updates

Your documents are sent instantly to a verified process server in California. Email notifications and text alerts keep you informed moments after each attempt.
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Service Verification

Service Verification

ABC Legal requires photos, GPS coordinates, and server notes for each attempt. Our AI reviews every attempt to ensure compliance and keep you protected.
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Melissa X, A California Process Server

Melissa is a personal trainer and mom of two who serves process part-time in her hometown of Northridge, California. She started working as an independent contractor with ABC Legal in November 2019, right after she registered and got fingerprinted in Los Angeles County.

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Any Document, Anywhere.

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Alabama
Alabama

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$85

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$150

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Alaska
Alaska

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$135

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$200

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United States
United States
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$75-145

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+$65

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Arizona
Arizona

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$85

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$150

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Arkansas
Arkansas

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$85

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$150

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California
California

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$75

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$140

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Colorado
Colorado

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$75

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$140

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Connecticut
Connecticut

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$135

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$200

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Delaware
Delaware

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$145

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$210

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Florida
Florida

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$75

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$150

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Georgia
Georgia

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$85

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$150

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Hawaii
Hawaii

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$135

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$200

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Idaho
Idaho

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$95

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$160

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Illinois
Illinois

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$85

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$150

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Indiana
Indiana

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$75

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$140

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Iowa
Iowa

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$95

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$160

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Kansas
Kansas

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$95

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$160

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Kentucky
Kentucky

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$135

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$200

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Louisiana
Louisiana

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$135

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$200

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Maine
Maine

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$135

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$200

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Maryland
Maryland

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$75

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$140

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Massachusetts
Massachusetts

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$135

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$200

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Michigan
Michigan

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$95

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$160

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Minnesota
Minnesota

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$85

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$150

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Mississippi
Mississippi

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$85

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$150

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Missouri
Missouri

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$85

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$150

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Montana
Montana

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$135

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$200

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Nebraska
Nebraska

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$95

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$160

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Nevada
Nevada

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$95

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$160

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New Hampshire
New Hampshire

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$135

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$200

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New Jersey
New Jersey

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$105

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$170

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New Mexico
New Mexico

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$95

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$160

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New York
New York

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$75

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$140

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North Carolina
North Carolina

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$105

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$170

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North Dakota
North Dakota

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$135

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$200

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Ohio
Ohio

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$95

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$160

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Oklahoma
Oklahoma

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$85

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$150

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Oregon
Oregon

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$95

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$160

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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania

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$105

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$170

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South Carolina
South Carolina

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$95

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$160

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Rhode Island
Rhode Island

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$75

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$140

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South Dakota
South Dakota

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$135

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$200

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Tennessee
Tennessee

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$85

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$150

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Texas
Texas

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$85

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$150

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Utah
Utah

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$95

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$160

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Vermont
Vermont

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$135

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$200

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Virginia
Virginia

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$105

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$170

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West Virginia
West Virginia

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$135

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$200

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Wisconsin
Wisconsin

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$95

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$160

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Wyoming
Wyoming

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$135

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$200

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District of Columbia
District of Columbia

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$75

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$140

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Commonly Asked Questions

How do I get started with Service of Process in California?

All you need to get started with service of process in California are your legal documents, the name of the person or entity you want served, and the address you want us to try first! To learn more about our process, visit our overall FAQ or simply place your order here.

Do you have process servers in California?

Yes, we do have process servers in our network that live in California. We have California and the rest of the U.S. covered.

How much does California service of process cost?

We believe in making service of process easy. In California, that means we charge a flat $75 fee for standard delivery, no matter where in the state it is. Get service of process started for your case!

Can you deliver documents in San Diego, California?

Tell us where you need us to go and we'll do our best to get there. We have coverage across the state and are ready to make service of process happen anywhere in California.

What are the California rules for service of process? Do you follow them?

The service of process rules for California are outlined in the California Code of Civil Procedure (Cal. C. C. P.). We know them and follow them for every service attempt in the state. In fact, we build legal requirements from those regulations into our Mobile app for process servers to ensure California's service of process requirements are always met!

Can you provide service of process for an individual in California?

Whether you're a legal professional, business, or an individual yourself, ABC Legal is the best choice for serving legal documents in California. We provide service of process on individuals anywhere in the state.

What documents can you deliver in California?

We deliver all kinds of legal documents and notices. ABC Legal has delivered notices, summonses and complaints, warrants, levies, claims, judgments, renewals, writs, garnishments, subpoenas, and more!

How long until my documents are served in California?

The total time for service varies case by case, however, we can tell you how quickly we'll get started. For standard delivery, a process server should make the first attempt within 5 business days. For rush in California, they'll make the first attempt within 2 business days.

How do you deal with someone avoiding service in California?

While some people are evading service of process in California, in many cases they just aren't quite where you expect them to be, when you try to reach them. We're here to help you handle either situation. Process servers in California will make multiple attempts with California's diligence and service requirements in mind.

Every service attempt will work towards meeting those requirements. In doing so, we will go to the house multiple times to try and reach the person to be served while they are in residence. Our process servers are tasked with providing data indicating that a person may reside at the address, which we refer to as "residency indicators".

This information can come in handy when trying to prove diligence after non-service in court or to get alternative service approved as available in a given state.

For legal professionals, we can provide additional assistance regarding the next best address to try with a free, auto trace. This service isn't available to everyone due to legal restrictions across the country.

   

Process Servers, Where You Need Them

Service of process in California's cities