Service of Court Papers

"Service of court papers" means that the other party (or parties in the case) must get copies of any documents you file with the court.  In “service” a third person (NOT you) is the one who actually delivers the paperwork to the other side.  The person who does this is called the “server” or “process server.”

If you are not sure how you must serve your paperwork, ask your court’s self-help center, family law facilitator or small claims legal advisor, or or talk to a lawyer. This office cannot advise or help you select the appropriate service required for your case. Learn more about the specific rules regarding service at:

• The California Code of Civil Procedure;
• California Rules of Court; and
• Local Rules.

Types of Service Available

In-Office Personal Service - $50.00​

IN-OFFICE SERVICE FOR COOPERATIVE PARTIES (ONLY)
(Personal service of documents by appointment only at 180 Promenade Circle, Ste 300, Sacramento, CA) 

• Proof Of ​Personal Service included at no additional charge
• 1-15 Pages included*​
• 1 Appointment Included (Refund not available for No Shows. Reschedule okay, if arranged in advance.)
• NO OTHER PERSONAL SERVICE OPTIONS AVAILABLE.​​

Submit an In-Office Service Request

Registered Agent Service - $50

REGISTERED AGENTS FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS (ONLY)​

• ​CSC Lawyer Incorporating Service California, 2710 Gateway Oaks Drive, Ste150N, Sacramento, Ca 95833
• ​PARACORP Incorporated, 2804 Gateway Oaks Drive, Ste100, Sacramento, Ca 95833
• California Secretary of State, 1500 11th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
• Registered Agent Solutions, Inc., 1220 S St., #150, Sacramento, CA 95811
• CDCR Office of Legal Affairs (OLA), 1515 S St #101n, Sacramento, CA 95811

Standard/Routine $50

• Proof Of Personal ​Service included at no additional charge
• 1-15 Pages included*​

Next Day Rush +$50.00
Same Day Rush +$100.00

• Submission Deadline 10:00 a.m.
• 1st attempt within 24 hours of request submission​

What is a Registered Agent?

 A registered agent is a business or individual designated to receive service of process when a business entity is a party in a legal action such as a lawsuit or summons. (also known as a resident agent, statutory agent, or agent for service of process) - Wikipedia

How do I locating a Registered Agent?

Search the California Secretary of State online database:  ​https://businesssearch.sos.ca.gov/

Submit a Registered Agent Service Request

Service by Mail

Standard/Routine $25
(Deposited within 3-4 Business Days)

• Proof Of ​Service by Mail included at no additional charge
• First-Class USPS Postage Fees Up To $2.00 included
• 1 Service Address Included
• 1-15 Pages included*​
• Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt +$50

Rush Service +$50.00 - $100.00

• Mailed Same Day (Submission Deadline 10:00 AM)
• Fee ​in addition to standard service rate​​

Submit a Service by Mail Request

Service by Facsimile

Standard/Routine $25
(Transmitted 3-4 Business Days)

• Proof Of ​Service by Fax included at no additional charge
• 1-15 Pages included*​

Rush Service +$50.00 - $100.00

• Transmitted Same Day (Submission Deadline 10:00 AM) 
• Fee ​in addition to standard service rate

Submit a Service by Fax Request

Electronic Service

Standard/Routine $25
(Transmitted 3-4 Business Days)

• Proof Of ​Electronic Service included at no additional charge
• 1-10 Pages included*

 ​Rush Service +$50.00 - $100.00

• Transmitted Same Day (Submission Deadline 12:00 PM)
• Fee ​in addition to standard service rate

Submit an Electronic Service Request

Service Add-Ons

Waiting Time per hour - $60.00
(in the event you request that we wait for any reason, our "wait time" fee is charged after the initial grace period of fifteen minutes has expired)

Declaration Re Diligence On Substituted Service and Mailing - $50.00
Additional information about the alternative means of service available upon request, i.e. Substitution of Service and Service by Publication

PAYMENT: We accept Cash, Check, Venmo, Zelle, Apple Pay Cash or or Credit Card*, whichever is easiest for you. (*3% Credit Card Convenience Fee) 

Fee ​in addition to standard service rate ​​​

Page Range	Additional Fees
1 – 15 pages	Included
16 – 25 pages	+ $15.00
26 – 50 pages	+ $30.00
51 – 75 pages	+ $45.00
76 – 100 pages	+ $70.00
101 plus*	Call for Pricing
​​Next Day Rush (Submission Deadline 10:00 a.m.)	+ $50.00
​Same Day Rush (Submission Deadline 10:00 a.m.)	+ $100.00
Waiting Time	+ $60.00 per hour
Declaration Re Diligence On Substituted Service and Mailing	+ $50.00