Form Pos 015 – Fill Out and Use This PDF

Updated: Nov 2, 2026

The POS-015 form, formally known as the "Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt—Civil", is a document used within the California legal system to confirm the delivery and receipt of legal documents in civil cases. It operates under the umbrella of sections 415.30 and 417.10 of the California Code of Civil Procedure. By properly completing and returning this form, parties acknowledge the receipt of specified documents, such as a summons and complaint, potentially avoiding additional expenses associated with alternative service methods. Fill out the form carefully and understand its implications by clicking the button below.

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Form Pos 015 PDF Details

In the realm of legal documentation and court proceedings, certain forms play quintessential roles, facilitating streamlined processes and clear communications. Among these, the POS-015 form stands out as a crucial document within the California legal system, specifically designed to expedite the service of summons in civil cases. This form, officially dubbed "Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt—Civil," operates under the auspices of sections 415.30 and 417.10 of the California Code of Civil Procedure. It serves as a formal acknowledgment by the recipient of having received the summons and accompanying documents, thereby playing a vital role in the litigation process. The form outlined fields for detailed information about the attorney or party initiating the service, the court details, and the specifics of the lawsuit including the names of the plaintiff/petitioner and defendant/respondent. Moreover, it outlines a straightforward process: the recipient is asked to acknowledge receipt of the documents listed by the sender, with a clear stipulation regarding the timeline—mandating the return of the acknowledgment within 20 days to avoid potential liabilities. Noteworthy is the emphasis on the completion and return procedure, which if adhered to, renders the service of summons complete upon the date the acknowledgment is signed. This form encapsulates not only the procedural efficiency sought in legal matters but also underscores the importance of timely and responsible participation by the involved parties.

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How to Fill Out Form POS-015

Form POS-015 at a glance

What it is: Form POS-015 is the NOTICE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT-CIVIL.

Where and when to file: Return this form within 20 days from the date of mailing shown in Date of mailing. Your failure to complete this form and return it within 20 days from the date of mailing shown in Date of mailing may subject you (or the party on whose behalf you are being served) to liability for the payment of any expenses incurred in serving a summons on you in any other manner permitted by law. The summons and other documents identified are being served pursuant to section 415.30 of the California Code of Civil Procedure.

A filled-in Form POS-015 example: a defendant returns the signed form

Form POS-015 example filled out, example: a defendant returns the signed form — Dana Sample, a defendant, returns Form POS-015 to the sender. The sender mailed the summons and complaint on March 2, 2026; Dana signs on March 9. The picture shows page 1 only, and none of its entries is real. The sender is the plaintiff's attorney and not a party to the case. A copy of the summons and of the complaint is ticked because the sender mailed both. Other (specify) is left blank because only the summons and the complaint were sent. Dana is not served on behalf of an entity, so only Dana's name goes in the name line. The form has no field for either signature, so sign each line by hand after printing, as the picture leaves both empty.

How to fill out Form POS-015, box by box

Attorney or party without attorney

Under Attorney or party without attorney, fill in Name, Firm name, Street address, City, State, Zip code, Telephone no., Fax no., E-mail address, Attorney for (Name) and State bar no.

Superior Court of California, County of, and the case

Under Superior Court of California, County of, fill in the county, then Street address, Mailing address, City and zip code and Branch name.

Enter the Plaintiff/Petitioner, the Defendant/Respondent and the CASE NUMBER.

To, Date of mailing and the sender

After TO, insert name of party being served. Enter the Date of mailing and the name (TYPE OR PRINT NAME) of the sender, who signs (SIGNATURE OF SENDER-MUST NOT BE A PARTY IN THIS CASE).

This acknowledges receipt of: a copy and Other (specify)

The sender completes This acknowledges receipt of before mailing: A copy of the summons and of the complaint; Other (specify).

To be completed by recipient and signing

To be completed by recipient: enter the Date this form is signed, then (TYPE OR PRINT YOUR NAME AND NAME OF ENTITY, IF ANY, ON WHOSE BEHALF THIS FORM IS SIGNED) and sign (SIGNATURE OF PERSON ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT, WITH TITLE IF ACKNOWLEDGMENT IS MADE ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER PERSON OR ENTITY).

If you are being served on behalf of a corporation, an unincorporated association (including a partnership), or other entity, this form must be signed by you in the name of such entity or by a person authorized to receive service of process on behalf of such entity. In all other cases, this form must be signed by you personally or by a person authorized by you to acknowledge receipt of summons. If you return this form to the sender, service of a summons is deemed complete on the day you sign the acknowledgment of receipt.

Sources

[1] Form POS-015 (Rev. January 1, 2005), Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt-Civil, Judicial Council of California (the Official source link on this page).